The UK government has acknowledged that recognising a Palestinian state would not ease the humanitarian crisis in Gaza nor contribute to the freeing of the hostages taken by Hamas. London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan supports Prime Minister’s decision to recognise a Palestinian stateThe Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan has said he fully supports the Prime Minister’s decision to recognise a Palestinian state and said it will mean “other countries have the confidence to do the same”. Speaking to the PA news agency, Sir Sadiq explained: “It’s really important that (recognition of a Palestinian state) happens. In an effort to counter that criticism, Sir Keir said Hamas was a “brutal terror organisation” and confirmed plans to ratchet up sanctions on the group. Bedrosian stated Hamas did not want a state alongside Israel, “they want a state instead of Israel”.