Starmer says Israel must end its starvation tactics and agree to a ceasefire in Gaza, or the UK will recognise a Palestinian state. But what does that mean in practice? Tara Cobham and Bryony Gooch explain

Amid rising concerns over Israel’s war in Gaza, Britain is set to join other nations in formally recognising Palestinian statehood

Starmer says Israel must end its starvation tactics and agree to a ceasefire in Gaza, or the UK will recognise a Palestinian state. But what does that mean in practice? Tara…

Keir Starmer will take the historic step of recognising Palestine on Sunday after ministers concluded the humanitarian situation in the besieged enclave has deteriorated amid…

The PM had signalled a shift in policy unless Israel took steps including agreeing to a ceasefire in Gaza.

Multiple recognitions are expected despite strong pushback from Israel and the US amid intensifying attacks on Gaza.

Out of 193 UN member states, 147 recognise the state of Palestine – as Belgium, Australia and France plan to follow suit

The move will spark fury in Israel, but the prime minister insists “this solution is not a reward for Hamas”

In a historic step, Palestine has been recognised as an official state by the United Kingdom. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced on Sunday (21 September) after concluding…

Sir Keir Starmer makes announcement in a video message but decision is mostly symbolic and will change little

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