nnBritish PM Keir Starmer’s plan to recognize Palestine at the UN in September aims to revive the stalled two-state solution, but Palestinians express skepticism due to ongoing Israeli settlement expansion in the West Bank. During BBC visits to Palestinian communities like Taybeh, residents reported increased settler violence and stated international recognition won’t change their daily reality under occupation. While Palestinian diplomat Husam Zomlot welcomed the move as justice for historical wrongs, Israeli MP Simcha Rothman condemned it as rewarding Hamas terrorism. A Taybeh businessman captured the prevailing sentiment: ‘Thank you Britain. But it’s too late.’ The article highlights how decades of occupation have eroded Palestinian faith in diplomatic solutions.