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And pulling it off would demonstrate American resolve to combat terrorism, reassure allies, and deny militants strategic hesitation that they can further leverage.

This is a low-level terrorism offence which can be dealt with in a magistrates' court and can lead to six months in jail.

Tiburcio was chosen for his experience in fighting "organized crime, drug trafficking and terrorism," the government said in a statement.

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said recognising Palestine without setting a condition for the release of hostages was "rewarding terrorism" and accused the PM of "diminishing" UK influence in the Middle East.

Tehran struck back, calling the remarks "irresponsible and shameful" and accusing the United States of being "a leading producer of terrorism and a supporter of the terrorist and genocidal Zionist regime".