US President Donald Trump has said that he is not taking a position on the recognition of a Palestinian state.

Responding to a question from reporters while meeting British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Scotland, Trump was asked if he agreed with Starmer’s position that “recognising the Palestinian state would be a concrete step towards a lasting peace”.

“I’m not going to take a position, I don’t mind if he (Starmer) takes a position,” he replied. “I’m looking for … getting people fed. Right now, I think that’s the number one position.”

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