Britain’s PM Keir Starmer to confront Donald Trump over Gaza war amid growing UK political pressure to officially recognize a Palestinian state and challenge Israeli actions.
UK Government Prepares to Challenge Israel Policy, Urge Trump for Action Amid Gaza Uproar
In a dramatic move that signals a growing transatlantic rift over Middle East policy, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to hold a high-stakes meeting with former U.S. President Donald Trump in Scotland on Monday—one that could redefine Western response to the Gaza crisis.
The UK government, in a rare decision, will convene a special parliamentary session during its summer recess to urgently address the Gaza war and rally behind an unprecedented demand: that the U.S. “apply greater pressure on Israel.”
Starmer is expected to confront Trump directly, urging him to adopt a tougher stance on Israeli military operations, push for immediate humanitarian relief in Gaza, and revive ceasefire negotiations with Hamas—which has accused Israel of a “starvation campaign” in the territory.
💣 Mounting Diplomatic Momentum:
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy will also take the UK’s message to the global stage this week, participating in a United Nations conference in New York that will include renewed debate on the long-dormant two-state solution.
Back home, political pressure is intensifying. Hundreds of British MPs have already signed a sharply worded open letter calling on the Starmer government to follow in the footsteps of French President Emmanuel Macron and formally recognize a Palestinian state.
According to UK insiders, “Recognition is no longer a question of if, but when.” The government is reportedly preparing to unveil a detailed roadmap for its Middle East peace strategy in the coming days.
💔 Starmer ‘Horrified’ by Gaza Images
Sources close to the Prime Minister say Starmer has been “visibly shaken” by recent images from Gaza showing starving children, collapsing hospitals, and humanitarian breakdowns—despite repeated Israeli statements warning that many of these visuals stem from Hamas-orchestrated disinformation.
Still, public opinion and internal political pressure appear to be steering Starmer toward a more confrontational stance. His meeting with Trump could mark a pivotal moment in the West’s fractured approach to the Israel-Hamas conflict.
