Diplomatic Exchanges: Trump and Starmer's Omission on Mideast Talks

U.S. President Donald Trump stated he and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer did not discuss the UK's plan to recognize a Palestinian state during their recent talks. Trump's clarification came as he spoke to reporters aboard Air Force One. The discussions focused elsewhere, leaving the Palestinian issue unaddressed.

U.S. President Donald Trump clarified on Tuesday that he and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer did not touch upon Britain's proposal to recognize a Palestinian state unless Israel makes significant improvements to Palestinian living conditions.

The revelation came amid Trump's conversations with reporters aboard Air Force One, underscoring the non-inclusion of the Palestinian diplomatic issue in their bilateral discussions.

While tensions in the Middle East persist, the alleged oversight in discussions hints at the complexities and priorities guiding U.S.-UK diplomatic interactions.

(With inputs from agencies.)