UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that the UK will recognize a Palestinian state in September unless Israel takes significant steps towards peace in Gaza, including a ceasefire and commitment to a two-state solution. This follows a similar announcement from France. The decision is conditional on Israel ending the conflict and addressing the humanitarian crisis. The Israeli government strongly opposes the move, viewing it as rewarding Hamas. Over 140 countries already recognize Palestine.

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