The communist mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has urged the United Kingdom government to immediately recognize the Palestinian State amid the severe humanitarian crisis caused by the terrorist group Hamás affecting Gaza.
In a message posted on X (formerly Twitter), Khan described the images coming from Gaza as "absolutely heartbreaking" and demanded that the United Kingdom recognize Palestine as a sovereign state immediately.
His call has caused controversy for omitting Hamás's role in the conflict and for presenting a unilateral view that places exclusive responsibility on Israel, without acknowledging that the true cause of the humanitarian tragedy taking place in Gaza.
Khan breaks with Starmer
Khan's appeal also represents a new break with Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the leadership of the Labour Party.
In the past, the current mayor has distanced himself from the official line, such as when he supported rebellious Labour MPs who forced the government to abandon reforms on disability issues.
The far-left leader's position is interpreted by some as an attempt to gain political visibility, taking advantage of the likelihood that he will not seek a fourth term as mayor of London.
