Britain will recognise a Palestinian state in September unless Israel ends the 'appalling' crisis in Gaza, Sir Keir Starmer told his Cabinet today.
The Prime Minister hosted an urgent Cabinet meeting this afternoon as he seeks to set out a pathway to peace following a helpful intervention yesterday by Donald Trump.
Sir Keir told the meeting of his top ministers on Tuesday that the UK will recognise the state of Palestine in September before the UN General Assembly in New York.
This is 'unless the Israeli government takes substantive steps to end the appalling situation in Gaza', the PM added.
Sir Keir said this included Israel reaching a ceasefire, making clear there will be no annexation in the West Bank, and committing to a long-term peace process that delivers a two-state solution.
