Sir Keir Starmer (Labour) hailed a "historic day" as key countries agreed President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan in Egypt. The Prime Minister said the UK could play a crucial role in monitoring the ceasefire that followed the agreement.
The Prime Minister was in Sharm El Sheikh to witness the US president and fellow negotiators from Egypt, Qatar and Turkey sign the agreement. The signing came after Hamas released all 20 remaining live Israeli hostages.
Israel and Hamas were not present at the summit. Starmer held a series of meetings with leaders in Sharm El Sheikh as they waited for Trump to arrive from Israel, where he had met families of hostages and addressed the parliament.
UK's monitoring role
Starmer outlined Britain's potential contribution to the peace process. He said: "What happens tomorrow really matters, and that's why, what I've been discussing with leaders all day is, what part can we play?"
The Prime Minister emphasised the UK's unique experience in conflict resolution. He said: "And we, the United Kingdom in particular I think, can play a part in monitoring the ceasefire, but also decommissioning the capability of Hamas and their weaponry drawing on our experience in Northern Ireland."
Starmer stressed the importance of successful implementation. He said: "So the question today has already moved to, how do we implement how do we make sure this moves forward? It's really important we keep that focus. We mustn't have any missteps now."
Peace board developments
The Prime Minister confirmed he had not put himself forward for a role on Gaza's peace board, which Trump will chair. When asked about former prime minister Sir Tony Blair's potential involvement, Starmer said it was for "others to decide".
Blair was among those who queued up to shake hands with the US leader in Egypt. He appeared to have the backing of the Palestinian Authority after meeting its deputy chief on Sunday.
However, Trump suggested Blair's involvement on the board that would supervise Gaza's governance under the plan was still subject to approval. As he travelled to the Middle East, the US president told reporters: "I like Tony, I have always liked Tony. But I want to find out that he is an acceptable choice to everybody."
Trump suggested on Monday he might expand the board beyond its current scope.
Sources used: "PA Media" Note: This article has been edited with the help of Artificial Intelligence.
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