UK's Starmer hosts Israeli president for tense visit | International

LONDON, Sept 11, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosted Israeli President Isaac Herzog for a contentious meeting Wednesday, with relations strained between their countries and protests held against Herzog's London visit. Herzog's visit came as Starmer has in recent months toughened his criticism of how Israel is waging its war in Gaza, and put the UK on the path to recognise a Palestinian state. The pair shook hands in front of photographers and TV cameras in Downing Street, with few smiles on display, as the meeting got underway Wednesday afternoon. In the face-to-face, Starmer condemned Israel's air strikes against Hamas leaders in Doha the previous day, a Downing Street spokesperson said. "He said the strikes were a...