UK Starmer Plans Urge Trump to Resume Gaza Ceasefire Talks

Prime Minister Keir Starmer plans to urge President Donald Trump to revive ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas during their meeting in Scotland, following the recent breakdown of negotiations in Qatar. The talks had aimed for a 60-day ceasefire and increased humanitarian aid but stalled after the US and Israel withdrew, accusing Hamas of lacking willingness to negotiate. Starmer will press Trump to leverage US influence to end the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where starvation and malnutrition are worsening due to Israel's blockade. Israel has announced 'tactical pauses' in fighting in certain areas and the establishment of humanitarian corridors and aid airdrops, although these measures have been criticized as insufficient by UN officials. The UK is coordinating with Jordan to airdrop aid and evacuate children needing medical care, while Starmer also plans to discuss the recent US-UK trade deal and the war in Ukraine with Trump. Overall, the focus remains on urgently addressing the humanitarian catastrophe and securing a ceasefire to halt the ongoing suffering in Gaza.