**US Diplomat Sparks Controversy with WW2 Remark**
A comment made by the US ambassador to the UK has sparked controversy, suggesting that if Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer was in charge during World War Two, the UK might have lost the war. Mike Huckabee’s social media post claimed that if Starmer were prime minister at the time, Britain would be speaking German today.
This remark comes after Starmer condemned Israel’s plans to take over Gaza City as “wrong”. He called on the government to reconsider their decision to escalate the offensive, saying it would only lead to more bloodshed and not help bring an end to the conflict or secure the release of hostages.
**Starmer’s Comments Spark Reactions from No 10**
A spokesperson for No 10 said they had no additional comments to make on Starmer’s remarks. This lack of response has been seen as a sign that the government is not backing down from their decision to escalate the offensive in Gaza.
**International Reaction to Israel’s Plans**
The plan to take over Gaza City has been widely criticized internationally, with the UN’s human rights chief warning that further escalation would lead to “more forced displacement, more deaths, and more unbearable pain”. Germany’s Chancellor announced that the country would suspend its export of arms to Israel which could be used to occupy Gaza.
**US Position on Gaza Escalation**
Despite international criticism, the US has so far not condemned Israel’s plans. However, the situation is becoming increasingly complex, with the Israeli government’s five “principles for ending the conflict” including the disarmament and return of all Israeli hostages, demilitarisation of Gaza, Israeli security control of Gaza, and an alternative civilian administration.
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