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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Khan Calls Gaza Genocide as Starmer Delays Palestinian Recognition
Caption: Khan Calls Gaza Genocide as Starmer Delays Palestinian Recognition. London Mayor Sadiq Khan has for the first time described the situation in Gaza as a genocide, breaking from Labour’s official line. His statement makes him the most senior Labour figure so far to contradict the government’s stance. Earlier this week, a UN Commission also said genocide was occurring in Gaza — a claim Israel has strongly denied. Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces pressure to confront Donald Trump about Israel’s actions during the president’s state visit to the UK. Reports suggest Starmer will delay formally recognising a Palestinian state until Trump leaves Britain. The decision is said to avoid overshadowing a joint news conference between the two leaders. Khan, who has long clashed with Trump, raised the issue at a public question time, declaring: “It’s inescapable to draw the conclusion that in Gaza we are seeing genocide before our very eyes.” Starmer has pledged to recognise Palestinian statehood ahead of the UN General Assembly if Israel fails to meet humanitarian conditions. Several countries, including France, Australia and Canada, are also preparing to take similar steps, while Israel continues to fight a genocide case at the International Court of Justice. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Sadiq Khan,Keir Starmer,Donald Trump,Gaza,genocide,Palestinian state,UN General Assembly,Israel,Labour,recognition
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