British families say they were told that the release of those still in the hands of the group would 'play no part' in the UK's plans to recognise statehood.

Lawyers representing families of hostages say Starmer’s plan to recognise Palestinian state in September risks disincentivising release of captives

Former Hamas captive joins chorus of condemnation for PM’s statement on UK recognising Palestinian state

Emily Damari was held captive by Hamas for more than 15 months and says decision ‘risks rewarding terror’

The government's statehood policy marks a hugely significant shift in the UK's diplomatic stance.

Emily Damari says the prime minister is "not on the right side of history" with his plan for a Palestinian state.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Hostages Forum say the UK's announcement is a "reward" for Hamas.

Sir Keir's decision to threaten Israel by offering statehood - while terror group Hamas still rules the Gaza Strip and holds 50 captives - sparked another day of ferocious…

Freed British-Israeli accuses PM of ‘moral failure’ over move to recognise Palestine at UN unless Israel changes course

Amid a growing backlash over the Prime Minister's pledge - plus warnings that he could be breaking international law - he refused to back calls to make a hostage deal a main…

British families say they were told that the release of those still in the hands of the group would 'play no part' in the UK's plans to recognise statehood.