The move comes as part of a package of planning reforms announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves.
Hamas over the weekend appeared to have dropped a key demand for an Israeli commitment to end the war.
"Some things are more important than politics," the Tory MP told his fellow ex-serviceman on his appointment as Security Minister.
Darren Jones said the Tories have left the country's finances in "a historic mess".
The leftist coalition has taken the most seats in parliament, with 182. President Emmanuel Macron’s centrists have 168 seats.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said the move would help ensuring international legitimacy for Palestine.
Foreign Secretary David Lammy is meeting European counterparts while Sir Keir Starmer said he wanted to improve trading and defence ties.
The surprise projections put President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist alliance in second place and the far right in third.
The Prime Minister spoke to his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday.
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