JAKARTA - Britain dismissed Israeli criticism of the recognition of the Palestinian State as a gift to the militant group Hamas, confirming it was about Palestinians and children in the Gaza Strip who died of starvation.
Britain on Wednesday rejected criticism saying it awarded militant groups Hamas for planning to recognize the Palestinian State, unless Israel took steps to improve the situation in Gaza and bring peace.
Israel criticized the statement in exchange for Hamas and weakened efforts to reach a ceasefire agreement and release of hostages.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused his partner British Prime Minister Keir Starmer of awarding Hamas' terrible terrorism.
Meanwhile, United States President Donald Trump said he did not think Hamas should be "given the award" with the recognition of Palestinian independence.
Asked about the criticism, UK Transport Minister Heidi Alexander - who was appointed by the government to answer questions in a series of media interviews on Wednesday - said it was not the right way to describe Britain's plans.
"This is not a gift for Hamas. Hamas is a heinous terrorist organization that has committed terrible atrocities. It is about the Palestinian people. It is about children we see in Gaza who are starving to death," he told LBC radio.
"We must increase pressure on the Israeli government to lift restrictions so that aid can return to Gaza," he said.
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Earlier, the Office of PM Starmer on Tuesday issued a statement stating Britain would recognize the Palestinian State ahead of the UN General Assembly hearing in September.
This admission will be made if Israel continues to block humanitarian aid entering the Gaza Strip and continues to carry out military operations in the Palestinian enclave.
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