ARAB AND WORLD

Thu 16 Oct 2025 10:27 am - Jerusalem Time

Did the British Prime Minister pledge £40 billion for the reconstruction of Gaza?

Accounts on social media platforms circulated claims that British Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged to allocate £40 billion for the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip.

The news spread widely coinciding with Starmer's participation in the Sharm El Sheikh Peace Summit hosted by Egypt, which concluded with the signing of the 'Gaza Agreement' by the United States, Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey.

The posts - which garnered millions of views within a few hours - claimed that the British government intends to provide £40 billion as an initial contribution to reconstruction efforts, sparking a wave of anger in British circles.

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Did the British Prime Minister pledge £40 billion for the reconstruction of Gaza?

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