The British premier Keir Starmer announced the decision in a video message on Sunday afternoon at the same time that Canada and Australia also recognized Palestinian 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 Canada, are expected to do the same when world leaders gather at the UN General Assembly next week.

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to announce Britain's recognition of a Palestinian state in a statement on Sunday afternoon, the BBC reports.

Keir Starmer expected to confirm move after concluding the situation has worsened significantly in recent weeks

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

LONDON: Britain was set Sunday to recognize a Palestinian state with a landmark announcement due from Prime Minister Keir Starmer, as several nations were poised to follow at UN…

LONDON: Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to announce on Sunday Britain’s recognition of a Palestinian state in a break with long-standing policy despite stiff opposition…

Sir Keir Starmer insisted he was not rewarding Hamas as he announced that the UK formally recognises Palestine as a state.

Sono solo gli ultimi paesi occidentali ad averlo deciso di recente

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…

On Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that a Palestinian state would 'endanger' Israel as several countries, including France, are set to recognize the State…

The announcements marked a significant shift in foreign policy, with several other European nations and U.S. allies set to follow suit in the coming days.

Recognition of Palestine from Canada and Australia comes in coordination with the UK before UN General Assembly meeting.

Keir Starmer’s announcement comes seven decades after end of British mandate in Palestine and creation of state of Israel

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the U.K. is formally recognizing a Palestinian state despite opposition from the U.S. and Israel.

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

The British premier Keir Starmer announced the decision in a video message on Sunday afternoon at the same time that Canada and Australia also recognized Palestinian statehood

Australia, Britain and Canada formally recognized the state of Palestine on Sunday, and more countries are expected to follow suit in the coming week.