> Trump told reporters he didn’t mind Starmer „taking a position“ on statehood. But he told reporters on board Air Force One travelling back to the U.S. that recognizing a Palestinian state would reward Palestinian militant group Hamas.
> „You’re rewarding Hamas if you do that. I don’t think they should be rewarded,“ he said.
Only if you recognize Hamas as the legitimate government of all of Palestine, which I highly doubt the UK or Canada would even think about doing.
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I would bet on Housefather leaving caucus if this happens, though I would hope that isn’t what determines the government’s position. Still probably a smart political move because it will placate the left flank of the party.
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> Trump told reporters he didn’t mind Starmer „taking a position“ on statehood. But he told reporters on board Air Force One travelling back to the U.S. that recognizing a Palestinian state would reward Palestinian militant group Hamas.
> „You’re rewarding Hamas if you do that. I don’t think they should be rewarded,“ he said.
Only if you recognize Hamas as the legitimate government of all of Palestine, which I highly doubt the UK or Canada would even think about doing.
I would bet on Housefather leaving caucus if this happens, though I would hope that isn’t what determines the government’s position. Still probably a smart political move because it will placate the left flank of the party.