"More than 100 years after the Balfour Declaration backed the establishment in Palestine of a national home for the Jewish people, and 77 years after the creation of Israel in the British Mandate of Palestine, the United Kingdom is set to formally recognise a Palestinian state. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to make the announcement on Sunday, two days before the start of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA),"
"The move comes after the UK government said in July that it would shift its longstanding approach of holding off recognition until a supposed moment of maximum impact unless Israel stops its genocidal war in Gaza, commits to a long-term sustainable peace process that delivers a two-state solution, and allows more aid into the enclave. But the catastrophic situation in Gaza has only grown significantly more dire over the past few weeks,"
The United Kingdom is set to formally recognise a Palestinian state, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer expected to announce the decision just before the UN General Assembly. The government shifted policy from waiting for a moment of maximum impact unless Israeli actions changed, citing conditions including an end to the Gaza war, a sustainable peace process delivering a two-state solution, and increased aid access. Gaza faces escalating destruction, starvation, and displacement as the Israeli military targets Gaza City. West Bank raids and settler violence continue while Israel advances annexation plans. Israel and allied critics denounce recognition as rewarding terrorism.
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