Starmer says Hamas has committed 'cold-blooded murder' in Israelpublished at 08:20 British Summer Time 11 October 2023
The first question to Starmer on Today is about whether he would urge restraining in Israel.
He says what we've seen in the last few days is "terrorism" by Hamas, with the "cold-blooded" murder of people, including women and children.
Noting Israel has the right to defend itself, Starmer adds that there is an issue with Hamas holding hostages in Gaza.
Starmer says his colleagues, like the leader of Israel's Labor Party, have described what they have been through in recent days.
There are conversations of "deep concern" going on in Israel and how it happened, he says.
Starmer is pushed on the actions of Israel, replying that the responsibility lies in one place - with Hamas.