Keir Starmer says now is not the time for a ceasefire in Gaza

A permanent ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war could risk further violence, Keir Starmer has said, while calling on global leaders to work towards restoring peace in the Middle East.

The Labour leader made the comments during a speech in central London, where he defended the party’s calls for a humanitarian pause to allow Palestinians to flee the fighting and for aid to be distributed
Keir Starmer: Israel-Hamas ceasefire may risk further violence
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