US politicians have urged the UK and other allies to reverse their stance on Palestinian statehood, warning such a move would empower Hamas and threaten Israel's security.Congressional Republican leaders, including chairwoman Elise Stefanik and Senator Rick Scott, have sent a letter to the UK, France, Canada, Australia and other key allies, calling on them to oppose efforts at the UN General Assembly to legitimise a Palestinian state.

US politicians have urged the UK and other allies to reverse their stance on Palestinian statehood, warning such a move would empower Hamas and threaten Israel's security.Congressional Republican leaders, including chairwoman Elise Stefanik and Senator Rick Scott, have sent a letter to the UK, France, Canada, Australia and other key allies, calling on them to oppose efforts at the UN General Assembly to legitimise a Palestinian state.