Keir Starmer set to announce UK recognition of Palestinian state
Move comes as Israel intensifies military action in Gaza and expansion of settlements in the West Bank
Move comes as Israel intensifies military action in Gaza and expansion of settlements in the West Bank

Benjamin Netanyahu accuses Keir Starmer of rewarding Hamas

The diplomatic objectives of recognising a Palestinian state are even less likely to succeed than the domestic political ones

Only a two-state solution can break the countless cycles of violence

Senior Labour figures claim UK prime minister is blocking move because he wants to stay close to Donald Trump

The UK and Europe must take action, not stick with mere symbolic gestures

Ursula von der Leyen also backs sanctions on violent settlers and extremist ministers despite probable opposition