The UK will recognize a Palestinian state by September unless Israel agrees to a ceasefire and a two-state solution in Gaza. Sir Keir Starmer emphasized the need for Israel to end starvation tactics and allow aid into Gaza, following alarming reports of famine. Starmer outlined a peace plan discussed with French and German leaders. Pressure from within the Labour Party has increased, echoing France's announcement regarding Palestine. Furthermore, David Lammy is representing the UK at a UN conference advocating for a two-state solution.
The UK will recognise a Palestinian state in September unless Israel agrees to a ceasefire and a two-state solution in Gaza, Sir Keir Starmer has vowed.
Sir Keir laid out his plan for peace in the Middle East, agreed over the weekend with French president Emmanuel Macron and German chancellor Friedrich Merz.
Britain's foreign secretary David Lammy is attending a United Nations conference in New York on Tuesday to urge support for a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians.
Warnings that people in Gaza are facing starvation have intensified pressure on Sir Keir Starmer from his party to recognise a Palestinian state.
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