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UK rejects criticism that move to recognise Palestinian state rewards Hamas
Britain on Wednesday rejected criticism that it was rewarding militant group Hamas by setting out plans to recognise a Palestinian state unless Israel took steps to improve the situation in Gaza and bring about peace.
Britain will recognize a Palestinian state in September
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on July 29 that Britain will formally recognize a Palestinian state, unless Israel commits to a ceasefire and a two-state solution.
Britain Warns Israel It Could Recognise Palestinian State as Gaza Starvation Spreads
Britain said on Tuesday it would recognise a Palestinian state in September unless Israel takes steps to relieve suffering in Gaza, where starvation is spreading, and reaches a ceasefire in the nearly two-year war with Hamas.
UK threatens to recognise Palestinian state
Britain's prime minister, Keir Starmer, says he'll recognise Palestinian statehood, unless Israel takes measures to end, what he called the appalling situation in Gaza. The dramatic shift in policy comes a week after a similar announcement by France.
Britain to recognize Palestinian state unless Israel agrees to Gaza ceasefire
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said the UK will recognize a Palestinian state in September unless Israel takes “substantive steps to end the appalling situation in Gaza,” as well as meeting other conditions.
UK to Recognize Palestine by September Unless Israel Stops War
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the UK would formally recognize a Palestinian state by the United Nations General Assembly in September if Israel does not stop its war in Gaza.
UK to recognize Palestinian state unless Israel agrees to ceasefire
During a speech in London, United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Tuesday that the country will recognize a Palestinian state in September unless Israel agrees to a ceasefire in Gaza.
UK Set to Join US Allies in Recognizing Palestine
PM Keir Starmer emphasized that recognition would be conditional on progress toward a two-state solution and meaningful peace efforts.
UK to recognize Palestinian state unless Israel takes action
STORY: British Prime Minister Kier Starmer on Tuesday said his government planned to recognize a Palestinian state in September, at the United Nations General Assembly unless Israel takes a number of steps to improve life for Palestinians.
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