Starmer explains why he is not backing Gaza ceasefire

Hamas would have the "infrastructure and capability" to carry out further attacks if a ceasefire is called, Sir Keir Starmer has said..

The Labour leader added hostages must be released, as he called for “pauses” in the fighting as the only credible approach to relieve suffering in Gaza.

Some Labour politicians have called on the leadership to back a ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza war.

Israel reports 'large' battles with Hamas in Gaza ground fighting