Britain to recognize Palestinian state
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A high-level U.N. conference gave “unwavering support” to a two-state solution and called on Israel to commit to a Palestinian state.
Britain's prime minister, Keir Starmer, says he'll recognise Palestinian statehood, unless Israel ends "the appalling situation" in Gaza.
Britain’s prime minister, Keir Starmer, announced yesterday that the country would recognize the state of Palestine in September if Israel did not agree to a cease-fire with Hamas and halt a war that has brought starvation to Gaza.
The United Kingdon and France are among the nations that could soon recognize an independent Palestinian state.
Starmer said Israel must end its starvation tactics and agree to a ceasefire in Gaza, or the UK would recognise a Palestinian state in September. But what does that mean in practice? Tara Cobham expla
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Today, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced plans to recognise a Palestinian state in September unless Israel meets certain conditions, including a ceasefire and a commitment to a long-term peace process. Adam is joined by Lyse Doucet and Alex Forsyth to explain the day’s events.
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