UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the UK's formal recognition of a Palestinian state. This follows escalating violence in Gaza and aims to support a two-state solution. The move, supported by some allies but criticized by Israel and the US, is largely symbolic given Israel's ongoing occupation of Palestinian territories. Starmer emphasized that the recognition does not endorse Hamas, while the Palestinian Authority views it as a message of hope. The UK's action comes amid international pressure to address the situation in Gaza.

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