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Starmer
UK to recognize Palestinian statehood in September, unless Israel changes course
SUMMARY
Keir Starmer has announced that the UK will recognize a Palestinian state at the upcoming UN General Assembly in September. This decision comes due to the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza and the stalled peace process.
Starmer emphasized that recognition would proceed unless Israel takes "substantive steps" to resolve the Gaza crisis and commits to a two-state solution. He also reiterated calls for Hamas to release hostages, refrain from government involvement in Gaza, and disarm. Foreign Secretary David Lammy will elaborate on the plan at the UN summit. This mirrors a similar commitment from Emmanuel Macron.
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