UK to recognise Palestinian statehood in September unless Israel agrees ceasefire and two-state solution, Starmer says
UNITED KINGDOM, JUL 29 – The UK demands Israel end Gaza hostilities, halt West Bank annexation, and commit to a two-state solution or will recognize Palestine at the UN General Assembly in September.
- The UK will recognize Palestinian statehood in September unless Israel agrees to a ceasefire and a two-state solution, according to Keir Starmer speaking at the UN.
- Benjamin Netanyahu criticized the UK's announcement, stating it rewards Hamas's 'monstrous terrorism' and that appeasement towards jihadist terrorists always fails.
- Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey argued that recognition should not be a bargaining chip to pressure Israel and should not have conditions.
- British officials described the announcement as significant, stating it aims to reopen discussions for peace and empower moderates on both sides.
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UK plans to recognise a Palestinian state if Israel fails to ceasefire by September, signaling disapproval of Israel's military actions. Meanwhile, France has announced that it would recognise Palestine's statehood at the September UN meet.
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The British government has said it will officially recognise Palestine as a state in September – unless Israel meets certain conditions. Following an emergency cabinet meeting on Gaza, Sir Keir Starmer made the announcement on Tuesday after a meeting with US President Donald Trump the previous day. He said the UK will recognise a Palestinian state by the UN General Assembly in September unless Israel meets several conditions. These include Israe…
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