Good evening. An Islamic centre visited by Sir Keir Starmer last weekend has accused the Labour leader of bringing it into “disrepute” amid the Israel-Gaza conflict.
Elsewhere, Qatar hopes to “soon” secure the release of about 50 hostages held by Hamas in the next stage of negotiations between the terror group and Israel.
Starmer accused of bringing Islamic centre into ‘disrepute’ after visit
An Islamic centre visited by Sir Keir Starmer last weekend has accused the Labour leader of bringing it into “disrepute” amid the Israel-Gaza conflict. Sir Keir met worshippers at the South Wales Islamic Centre on Sunday and uploaded photographs to social media of him talking to those present. But the centre has now rebuked the opposition leader in a series of posts, which accuse him of having “misrepresented” the event.
Six people could have UK visas revoked because of anti-Semitic behaviour
At least half a dozen foreign nationals could have their visas revoked for anti-Semitic behaviour or comments in the wake of the Hamas terror attack on Israel. Home Office officials have or are about to write to them telling them the Government is minded to revoke their visas to stay in the UK because of their anti-Semitism. They will be able to lodge objections before a decision is made within the next few days whether to go ahead with their expulsion.
Qatar hopes to negotiate release of 50 hostages from Gaza ‘soon’
Qatar hopes to “soon” secure the release of about 50 hostages held by Hamas in the next stage of negotiations between the terror group and Israel. The gas-rich state, in co-ordination with the US, has taken on a mediation role in the Israeli-Hamas conflict. It has already brokered the release of four hostages taken in the Oct 7 attack, as Israel prepares for an anticipated ground assault on Gaza.
Israel briefing: UN Secretary General faces backlash over claims Israel is violating international law
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