Israel's ambassador to the UK, Tzipi Hotovely, has demanded that the London School of Economics (LSE) cancel the launch of a book that she warns will 'grow support' for Hamas among students. The book, Understanding Hamas: And Why It Matters, is due to be launched at LSE on Monday and describes the Palestinian militant group as a 'misunderstood movement'. Critics say the book seeks to whitewash Hamas's brutal atrocities, including the massacre of 1,200 people in Israel on October 7. The Home Office has issued a warning that anyone praising Hamas could face legal consequences.