This isn’t just political noise—Damari’s personal ordeal adds weight to her words, and her criticism highlights the emotional and ideological fault lines in the debate over statehood. It’s a reminder of how polarizing this issue remains, especially for those directly affected by violence. Starmer’s position could alienate some voters while rallying others, making this a tricky balancing act for UK politics.

Emily Damari says the prime minister is "not on the right side of history" with his plan for a Palestinian state.

Emily Damari, a recently freed British-Israeli hostage, has sharply criticized UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, accusing him of "rewarding terror" by supporting the creation of a Palestinian state. She argues that his stance puts him "on the wrong side of history," reflecting deep divisions over how to address the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.