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.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the UK might recognize Palestine at the UN in September if Israel doesn't agree to a Gaza ceasefire and commit to a lasting peace. This decision follows mounting international pressure,

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the UK would formally recognize a Palestinian state by the United Nations General Assembly in September if Israel does not stop its war in Gaza.