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Telegraph
19 hours ago
- Politics
- Telegraph
Starmer has no plan for Middle East peace
The Prime Minister's statement to Cabinet included several valuable steps to relieve the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. He is to be commended for sending food supplies, for delivering them by air drops if necessary, and for offering treatment to Palestinian children with serious medical conditions in the UK. The British public is always generous in such dire circumstances and on this front Sir Keir will have the nation's support. But his promise to recognise a State of Palestine in September unless Israel fulfils a series of improbable conditions is neither realistic nor justifiable. In Jerusalem, Sir Keir's demands will be met with cynicism: they look like an ultimatum addressed only to one side, dictated by the arbitrary deadline of the UN General Assembly. Indeed, the Prime Minister appears to be falling in line with Emmanuel Macron, rather than paying attention to Donald Trump, who has already indicated that he will veto any such recognition of Palestine. There is, moreover, a contradiction at the heart of Sir Keir's strategy. He insists that 'there would be no role for Hamas in future governance', but demands that Israel desist from removing Hamas by force. Yet the West has no leverage over this terrorist organisation and his plan offers no practical way to exclude Hamas from control of Gaza – a key part of the proposed Palestinian state. While Hamas – which began the war with its hideous massacre on October 7 2023 – is let off lightly, Israel is made to bear all the responsibility for bringing it to an end. Yet it takes both sides to end hostilities – and Hamas refuses even to release its hostages, let alone surrender. Israel must acquiesce forthwith in the creation of a potentially hostile neighbouring state, the territories and military status of which are not even vaguely specified by Sir Keir's peace plan. He calls on Hamas to 'disarm', but imposes no such condition on a future Palestinian state. Yet after the shock of October 7, not only the present Israeli government, but any future one would only countenance a two-state solution with a demilitarised Palestine. The Starmer peace plan looks at best a naive bid for a seat at the negotiating table, at worst a calculated attempt to appease Labour's pro-Gaza faction and to stave off the threat of Jeremy Corbyn's new far-Left party. Sir Keir is likely to fail on both fronts. He would have done better to focus on sending aid and steer a cautious, moderate course towards Israel.
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Roy Keane jokes ‘I want to watch the match' as Man Utd legend takes time to sign autograph for young fan
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ROY KEANE joked "I want to watch the match" as he signed autographs for kids over the weekend. The Manchester United legend was in the crowd as his hometown team Cork City took on Sligo Rovers on Friday night. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Roy Keane made time for local kids Credit: TikTok @Tracyfarmer84 4 The Man Utd legend signed several autographs Credit: TikTok @Tracyfarmer84 Ahead of taking his seat, Keane penned several autographs for kids. In footage captured by a TikTok user, the midfielder-turned-pundit could be seen making plenty of kids' day by signing various items. As the clip went on, Keane could be heard saying: I want to watch the match!" Eventually he cut the scene short, turning and jogging towards his seat. READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS STAR AXED Lineker says he was SACKED after pro-Gaza vid likening Israel supporters to RATS The match was contested by the bottom two sides in Ireland's top flight. Cork are at the foot of the table, and were marooned further as they lost 3-2 under Keane's watchful eye. Goals by Evan McLoughlin and former West Ham and Preston ace Sean Maguire gave Cork a two-goal lead. But a collapse in the last half hour saw the home side lose 3-2. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK 4 Keane was in the stands to watch Cork City vs Sligo Rovers Credit: Sportsfile In 2022, Keane was seen turning down a selfie-hunters' request. The Sky Sports star was sat in his seat at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to watch some NFL action. 'No private plane waiting for me' - Roy Keane rubbishes Gary Neville's England complaints with brutal Saipan putdown While the game was going on, a fan approached Keane. The Irishman looked fuming at the request and could be seen pointing down to the pitch, motioning that he was trying to watch the game. At the time, ITV's Laura Woods poked fun at the incident. During coverage of the game, Woods said: "You've got Roy Keane, Manchester United legend, what would you think to do? Ask for a selfie? What would the answer be? It would be a hard no."
Telegraph
6 days ago
- Politics
- Telegraph
Starmer: Palestinians have inalienable right to statehood
Sir Keir Starmer has said the Palestinian people have an 'inalienable right' to a state of their own. The Prime Minister made the comment on Thursday evening as he came under growing pressure from Labour MPs over the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza. In a statement, Sir Keir also condemned the 'unspeakable and indefensible' suffering in the strip and called it a 'humanitarian catastrophe'. The Labour Government backs Palestinian statehood but has argued for months that it should be formally recognised at the right moment to further peace in the region. The statement falls short of a promise to declare Palestinian statehood – something the French are pushing to be done next month. Sir Keir said: 'We are clear that statehood is the inalienable right of the Palestinian people. A ceasefire will put us on a path to the recognition of a Palestinian state and a two-state solution which guarantees peace and security for Palestinians and Israelis.' Cabinet ministers have reportedly been pushing privately for Sir Keir to announce UK recognition while Sir Sadiq Khan, Labour's London mayor, publicly joined the calls this week. Pressure on Sir Keir is likely to intensify after Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana launched a new hard-left party to challenge Sir Keir. The pair have accused the Government of enabling genocide and are expected to link up with several independent pro-Gaza MPs. A UN conference on the issue, planned for June but delayed by the Israel-Iran war, is now due to take place next week. Critics of immediate recognition have said that it should not happen until Hamas is removed from any leadership role in Gaza and all Israeli hostages are released. Israel's government has characterised any recognition by the UK and France as a 'reward' for Hamas 's Oct 7 atrocities. The US had been leading efforts to broker a Gaza ceasefire in recent months but Steve Witkoff, Donald Trump's Middle East envoy, cut them off on Thursday. He said the US was bringing home its negotiators, saying Hamas 'clearly shows a lack of desire to reach a ceasefire'. Mr Witkoff added that the US would now 'consider alternative options to bring the hostages home', without clarifying what they would be.
Telegraph
6 days ago
- Politics
- Telegraph
Britain must reject Corbyn's poison
The return of Jeremy Corbyn to the frontlines of British politics is all too predictable. It is no less unwelcome for being foreseen. Mr Corbyn's statement launching his new party criticised 'the great dividers', and proclaimed that his 'movement is made up of people of all faiths and none'. That he made these comments without any apparent sense of English irony speaks to his lack of self-awareness; few in Westminster have done more to spread division. Mr Corbyn's supporters may claim that Nigel Farage's Reform is stoking division by drawing attention to the failure of the British state to guard its borders. This is nonsense. Concerns about immigration are shared by many millions, and Mr Farage has been clear in disavowing Tommy Robinson and his ilk. Under Mr Corbyn's leadership the Labour Party was investigated for anti-Semitism by the Equality and Human Rights Commission. He is a man who once referred to members of Hamas and Hezbollah as his 'friends', although he subsequently attempted to backtrack. He was arrested outside the Old Bailey in 1986 after joining a protest to 'show solidarity' with terrorists including the Brighton bomber. The most divisive contests and disgraceful scenes of the last election did not take place where Reform candidates were jousting with the Conservatives, but in the fights between pro-Gaza candidates and their Labour opponents. Mr Corbyn's obsessive attacks on Israel, including his backing for a complete arms embargo promises to further inflame this issue. As with the rapid rise of Mr Farage's Reform to now lead in the polls, Mr Corbyn's support speaks to a broader failure of Britain's established parties, and the ossification of our politics. While it is understandable, however, that many voters are frustrated with the visible decay of the British state, Mr Corbyn's toxic brand of Left-wing politics would only deepen the crisis we face. Confronted with a mountainous debt burden and an out-of-control welfare system, Mr Corbyn's answer is to further tax 'the very richest', and nationalise energy, water, rail and mail. It is an agenda which would put the final nail in Britain's coffin, and smother all hope of recovery for decades to come, repeating the very worst economic policy errors of the 20th century in some of the least favourable circumstances imaginable.
Sky News AU
22-07-2025
- Politics
- Sky News AU
Hamas continue to ‘refuse' ceasefire as Labor government turns away from Israel
Liberal Senator Dave Sharma discusses the Labor Party's pro-Gaza statement during the return to parliament. 'It's Hamas that steadfastly refuses to accept that ceasefire deal as has been the case now over several months,' Mr Sharma told Sky News host Steve Price. 'Hamas thus far is refusing to do so.'
