Watch as Carole Malone launches a scathing attack on Sir Keir Starmer on GB News, branding him a "dangerous, delusional, appeasing fool" over his decision to grant formal recognition to Palestine.
The commentator expressed outrage that the Prime Minister had proceeded despite entreaties from Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu, who cautioned the move would damage prospects for peace.
Ms Malone highlighted how relatives of hostages had implored Sir Keir to delay any decision, quoting their plea: "Do not go ahead with this decision until our loved ones are back home in our arms."
She accused the Labour leader of disregarding these appeals, claiming he prioritised political self-preservation over the welfare of hostages or genuine peace efforts.
Ms Malone lashed out at Sir Keir Starmer
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Drawing parallels with the government's handling of the Chagos Islands, Ms Malone asserted that ministers had failed to consider the ramifications of their actions.
She maintained that Sir Keir's primary motivation was capitulating to internal political demands rather than advancing genuine diplomatic progress.
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The commentator suggested the Prime Minister was more concerned with appeasing his own ministers than pursuing constructive peace negotiations.
According to Ms Malone, this represented a pattern of behaviour where the government made hasty decisions without proper consideration of consequences.
She characterised the recognition of Palestine as another example of what she termed "the stupidity of this government", arguing they had repeated mistakes made in previous diplomatic situations.
The commentator insisted Sir Keir's actions demonstrated he was yielding to domestic political pressures whilst ignoring international diplomatic counsel.
Ms Malone's criticism intensified as she argued that the Prime Minister was effectively compensating Hamas for acts of extreme violence.
She described the organisation as comprising individuals who had perpetrated horrific atrocities against Israeli civilians, including sexual assault and murder of young women in public spaces.
The GB News panel discussed Sir Keir Starmer's decision to recognise a Palestinian state
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The broadcaster emphasised that Hamas militants had killed infants during their attacks, characterising them as "savages" who engaged in "savagery and butchery".
In her view, formal recognition of Palestine constituted a reward for these brutal actions, which she found "beyond astonishing".
Ms Malone contended that rather than condemning such violence, Starmer's decision amounted to endorsing those responsible for what she described as rape and murder during the October attacks.
The Prime Minister's decision to formally recognise Palestine follows sustained lobbying from numerous Labour MPs over recent months.
Keir Starmer officially recognises Palestinian state
He made the announcement alongside other international leaders, nearly two years after Hamas launched attacks on 7 October and Israel's subsequent military operations in Gaza began.
The move represents a significant shift in British foreign policy and has prompted concerns about potential strain on relationships with both Israel and the United States.
The recognition comes amid ongoing regional tensions and continuing diplomatic efforts to secure the release of hostages.
The British government has attached stringent conditions to any future establishment of full diplomatic relations with Palestine.
Ministers will demand that the Palestinian Authority cease its controversial practice of providing financial support to families of individuals killed or imprisoned for carrying out attacks against Israelis.
This "pay to slay" policy must be terminated before Britain would consider opening a Palestinian embassy in east Jerusalem or entering into international agreements.
Additional prerequisites include comprehensive revision of educational materials that officials consider antisemitic, alongside requirements for fresh democratic elections.
Government sources indicated these reforms form part of essential steps towards any eventual two-state solution, with the demands representing key benchmarks that Palestinian officials must meet before diplomatic relations can progress further.