nnUK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Britain will recognize a Palestinian state in September unless Israel takes substantive steps to end the Gaza conflict. Conditions include Israel agreeing to a ceasefire, allowing UN aid into Gaza, and committing to a two-state solution. This marks a major shift in UK foreign policy, aligning with France’s recent similar pledge. The move is seen as diplomatic leverage to revive peace negotiations. Reactions include condemnation from Israeli hostage families who called it a ‘reward for terror’.