UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s appointment of Richard Hermer as attorney general has attracted significant attention, particularly due to his previous statements on Israel. The move by Starmer — who has come under fire for his own stance on the Gaza war — has been welcomed by some pro-Palestinian activists, while supporters of Israel have slammed it. The choice also came at the expense of Starmer ally Emily Thornberry, who has served as shadow attorney general since 2021. Observers have speculated that Starmer’s choice of Hermer has put an emphasis on expertise over personal loyalty, with a …