The UK's decision has particular significance: In 1917, British foreign secretary Lord Balfour had signed a letter supporting 'the establishment in Palestine of a national home for the Jewish people.'

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.

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

Deputy prime minister David Lammy has said the UK are still reviewing recognition of Palestine as a state. The UK is joined by France, Australia and Canada who will also be making…

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…

The U.K., Canada and Australia recognized Sunday an independent State of Palestine, in a historic decision that disregarded vociferous opposition from the...

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

As well as being deeply symbolic, the move is also a major foreign policy shift for the Labour government

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.

LONDON: As Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Britain’s landmark decision to recognize the State of Palestine on Sunday, the small team in the Palestinian mission to the UK…