UK says to recognize Palestinian state in September unless Israel acts

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The potentially landmark move, part of a plan for “lasting peace” that Starmer is putting forward, came after the UK leader recalled his cabinet from recess for urgent talks on the worsening situation in the besieged territory.

Starmer told his ministers that London will formally recognize a Palestinian state in September if the Israeli government has not taken the steps demanded, his office said.

They include ending “the appalling situation in Gaza”, reaching…