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UK Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt, or "Starama" as caricatured, addressed the crisis with somewhat contradictory language. He acknowledged Hamas's atrocities—referring to October 7 as the worst massacre in Israel’s history—and yet, his language also placed the onus on Israel to end the conflict unilaterally. He called for Palestinian surrender, disarmament, and a ceasefire, while subtly implying that the peace process should be driven by Israel’s willingness to capitulate.
The problematic use of the word "meanwhile" exemplifies the Western diplomatic trend: shifting focus from Hamas's atrocities to Israeli responsibilities, often minimizing Hamas's role and culpability.