US Ambassador Criticizes Starmer Over Gaza Displacement Plans

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has faced sharp criticism from US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee after Starmer condemned Israel's plan to expand its offensive in Gaza, which could displace one million Palestinians. Huckabee, appointed by President Donald Trump, invoked the WWII bombing of Dresden to challenge Starmer's humanitarian concerns, asserting that Israel should not be expected to provide food to Hamas while Israeli hostages starve. Starmer warned that Israel's escalation would exacerbate bloodshed and worsen the humanitarian crisis, urging a reconsideration of the military approach. The situation has intensified tensions between the UK and the US, highlighted by the timing of US Vice President JD Vance's visit to Britain and divergent approaches to the Middle East conflict. Despite Trump’s strong support for Israel, he has expressed discomfort over images of starving children in Gaza, contrasting with Huckabee's vehement defense of Israeli actions. The dispute underscores the broader diplomatic friction regarding the humanitarian fallout and political solutions amid the ongoing Gaza conflict.