The UK Government’s view is that “Palestinians must be able to return to their homes and rebuild their shattered lives”, the Environment Secretary has said, after Donald Trump proposed the US could redevelop Gaza into “the Riviera of the Middle East”.
Steve Reed said the US President “deserves credit” for his role in securing the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, but both he and the Conservatives declined to offer a “running commentary” on the US leader’s remarks.
