UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosted Israeli President Isaac Herzog for a contentious meeting Wednesday, with the visiting head of state vowing to "voice firm opposition" to Britain's recent stance on Israel.

Herzog's visit comes after Starmer's government has in recent months toughened its criticism of how Israel is waging its war in Gaza, triggering pushback from Israeli leaders.

The pair shook hands in front of photographers and TV cameras in Downing Street, with few smiles on display, as the meeting got underway Wednesday afternoon.

"The President will express strong objections to the British government's intention to recognise a Palestinian state, and protest the........

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