British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that the UK will recognise the state of Palestine in September, unless Israel takes meaningful action to address the crisis in Gaza and fulfills specific conditions.

“I can confirm the UK will recognise the state of Palestine by the United Nations General Assembly in September, unless the Israeli government takes substantive steps to end the appalling situation in Gaza, agree to a ceasefire, and commit to a long-term sustainable peace, reviving the prospect of a two-state solution.

“And this includes allowing the UN to restart the supply of aid and making clear that there will be no annexations in the West Bank,” Mr Starmer said.

Ahead of the UN General Assembly, the UK will evaluate whether Israel has met these conditions.

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