Some of Britain's most distinguished lawyers have warned the government that recognising a Palestinian state would breach international law.

Sir Keir Starmer's pledge to recognise a Palestinian state could break international law, an influential group of peers has warned. Some 38 members of the House of Lords, including some of the UK's most eminent lawyers, have written to Attorney General Lord Hermer about the Prime Minister's announcement.

Sir Keir Starmer's commitment to Palestinian statehood brings "victory and liberation" nearer than anticipated, a high-ranking Hamas figure has claimed. Basem Naim, who previously served as health minister in Hamas's Gaza administration,