Starmer to demand Palestinian Authority cease ‘pay for slay’ program before opening diplomatic relations

Published September 23, 2025 11:02am ET



U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is poised to demand an end to the Palestinian Authority‘s financial support for individuals and their families who engage in violence against Israel.

Hoping to placate President Donald Trump and assuage the concerns of people against London’s recent decision to recognize a Palestinian state, Starmer is set to establish conditions before any meaningful steps toward diplomatic relations begin. Among the foremost of these is the cancellation of the controversial Palestinian Authority Martyrs Fund, the Telegraph reported.

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