The Move, Which Comes Ahead of This Week's UN General Assembly, Reflects Growing Diplomatic Pressure to End the War in Gaza, Create Conditions for Lasting Peace, and Potentially Reform Palestinian Authority Governance in Preparation for Statehood

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

A host of countries, including France and the UK, are expected to do the same when world leaders gather at the UN General Assembly next week.