UK Politicians Urge Starmer to Sanction Israel, Recall Parliament Over Gaza War

U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed hope for trilateral talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the Russia-Ukraine war during a White House meeting with European leaders. Trump indicated U.S. support for European security guarantees to Ukraine but stopped short of committing troops, describing a possible NATO-like security presence. Meanwhile, political leaders in Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales have jointly urged UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to impose immediate sanctions on Israel and halt all arms sales in response to the ongoing war in Gaza. The letter, signed by leaders from multiple parties including the SNP, SDLP, and Plaid Cymru, condemns the humanitarian crisis in Gaza as a man-made famine caused by Israel's blockade and relentless bombardment. The politicians call for recalling Parliament, supporting a ceasefire, independent investigations into alleged war crimes, and diplomatic intervention to ensure humanitarian aid reaches civilians. They stress that the UK’s moral standing will be judged by its response to the Gaza crisis and urge decisive action against the mass killing and starvation of civilians.