UK will recognize Palestinian state if Israel does not take steps to end Gaza conflict

Published July 29, 2025 12:25pm ET



The United Kingdom is preparing to recognize a sovereign Palestinian state if Israel does not make progress in ending the conflict in Gaza.

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the surprise decision on Tuesday in a written handout at a meeting of his Cabinet.

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