Praises Trump’s role in Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has paid tribute to US President Donald Trump for his “role in securing the landmark ceasefire in Gaza and securing the hostages”, during a call between the two leaders.
Talks took place on Sunday after Trump Sir Keir praised for doing “a great job like this” and said the pair have a “very good relationship”.
The incoming Trump administration worked in close coordination with his predecessor, Joe Biden, on the deal that was agreed between Israel and Hamas earlier this month.
The President welcomed the release of recently freed British-Israeli hostage Emily Demri, Downing Street said.
was 28 years old One of the first three hostages to be released by Hamas This week, a ceasefire was agreed to just days before Trump took office.
a hamas officer first Credited Trump with telling mediators that he wanted a deal before his inauguration.He publicly warned of “hell to pay” if Hamas did not agree to release the hostages.
Downing Street also said that Trump and Sir Keir “discussed the importance of working together for security in the Middle East”, and talked about trade and the economy.
Trump began the call by expressing his condolences to Sir Keir about the death of his brother, Nick, who died on boxing day,
The President also expressed his “respect” for the UK royal family.
The pair have agreed to meet in person. Sir Keir wrote on Twitter after the call: “I look forward to meeting soon to strengthen the close ties between our countries.”
