Updated September 18, 2025 at 9:02 AM MST

President Trump said he disagrees with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's decision to recognize the Palestinian state sometime this month unless Israel commits to peace in Gaza.

Trump, speaking at a press conference with Starmer on Thursday, said he wants the immediate release of hostages. The disagreement with Starmer's approach, Trump said, is "one of our few disagreements."

Asked why he had not recognized Palestinian statehood ahead of Trump's visit this week, Starmer said the timing of his announcement "has got nothing to do with this state visit" and said that Hamas could not have a role in the future governance there because of the Oct. 7 attacks it led on Israel.

Trump was asked why he didn't use his power to persuade Israeli Prime Mi

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