"Keir Starmer will reportedly recognise a Palestinian state over the weekend after Donald Trump concludes his state visit to the UK. The prime minister has previously said he plans to recognise Palestinian statehood before the UN general assembly in New York this month if Israel does not meet a series of conditions to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza. High-level meetings at the UN summit involving world leaders begin on 23 September."
"According to the Times, Starmer has held off on formally announcing the UK will recognise a Palestinian state until after Trump leaves for fear it could dominate a Thursday news conference the two men plan to hold at Chequers. The prime minister has found himself at odds with the US administration over the move, which is opposed to giving official recognition to the state. However, other nations including France, Australia and Canada have said they plan to take the same step at the UN gathering."
"In July, Starmer announced he would recognise Palestine's statehood after mounting pressure from Labour MPs over the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza. But the Labour leader suggested British recognition was conditional and he would refrain if Israel committed to a ceasefire and long-term sustainable peace that delivers a two-state solution, and allow the UN to restart the supply of aid."
The UK plans to recognise a Palestinian state over the weekend once Donald Trump concludes his state visit. The prime minister previously said recognition would occur before the UN general assembly if Israel failed to meet conditions aimed at improving Gaza's humanitarian situation. Starmer delayed a formal announcement until after Trump leaves to avoid overshadowing a planned joint news conference. The move has caused friction with the US, which opposes recognition, while France, Australia and Canada signalled similar intentions. Starmer tied recognition to a ceasefire, a two-state peace and resumption of UN aid, conditions unlikely to be met.
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