Released Hamas Hostage Damari Slams Starmer’s Decision to Recognise Palestine – Guido Fawkes

Released Hamas Hostage Damari Slams Starmer’s Decision to Recognise Palestine

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Released British-Israeli hostage Emily Damari has forcefully attacked Keir Starmer for his decision to recognise the State of Palestine. She posted this morning on Instagram:

“Prime Minister Starmer is not standing on the right side of history. Had he been in power during World War II, would he have advocated recognition for Nazi control of occupied countries like Holland, France, or Poland? This is not diplomacy-it is a moral failure. Shame on you, Prime Minister!!!!!!

As a Dual British-Israeli citizen who survived 471 days in Hamas captivity, I am deeply saddened by Prime Minister Starmer’s decision to recognise Palestinian statehood. This move does not confi advance peace-it risks rewarding terror. It sends a dangerous message: that violence earns legitimacy. By legitimising a state entity while Hamas still controls Gaza and continues its campaign of terror, the Prime Minister is not promoting a solution; he is prolonging the conflict. Recognition under these conditions emboldens extremists and undermines any hope for genuine peace. Shame on you!”

Starmer spoke frequently of Damari, met with her mother, and talked with her on the phone after her dramatic release subsequent to 471 days in Hamas captivity. Starmer’s decision having wide ramifications which will continue to spread…