'This is not diplomacy - it is moral failure': Former British-Israeli hostage condemns Starmer A former British-Israeli hostage has accused Sir Keir Starmer of a "moral failure" with his decision to recognise a Palestinian state if Israel meets certain conditions. Emily Damari, who was released from captivity in January after being held by Hamas for more than 15 months, said in a post on Instagram: "Prime Minister Starmer is not standing on the right side of history. Had he been in power during World War II, would he have advocated recognition for Nazi control of occupied countries like Holland, France...