Ex-Israeli Government spokesman Eylon Levy says if a Labour government recognises a Palestinian state “it incentivises the next massacre”.

Long-term peace in the Middle East will be an “immediate” focus if Labour is elected, the party’s General Election manifesto states.

Sir Keir Starmer’s position on the conflict has previously caused unease among some in his party, with the leader facing criticism for not calling for an immediate ceasefire sooner.

Eylon says: “It will be telling Palestinians to look back at October 7th as a national holiday. It will be saying that terrorism works."

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