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How significant is UK’s move to recognise Palestinian state, and why now?

PM Keir Starmer announces that the UK will recognise the state of Palestine in September, amid famine situation in Gaza.

Al Jazeera

First Epstein files, now Trump finds himself in another rift with GOP — this time on Gaza

NEWS ANALYSIS: Trump saying there’s ‘real starvation’ in Gaza has not led to a change of heart from most Republicans in the final bastion of conservative foreign policy in Washington, Eric Garcia writes

The Independent UK

Starmer’s historic Palestine plan is driven by weakness — not strength

NEWS ANALYSIS: While most people believe the prime miniser has come to the right decision on recognising a Palestinian state, there are question marks over whether he has done it for the right reasons, writes David Maddox

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UK and France pledges won’t stop Netanyahu bombing Gaza – but Donald Trump or Israel’s military could

Keir Starmer says unless there’s a ceasefire and a peace process leading to a two-state solution, Britain will recognise the state of Palestine at the UN in September. The UK prime minister is following a similar, alebit unconditional, pledge from the French president, Emmanuel Macron.

The Conversation

Starmer’s Palestine ultimatum is as empty as it is dangerous

COMMENT: Far from a return to a “two state process” as demanded by Starmer, Israel is certain to annex what it wants of the West Bank, pen the remaining Palestinians in and hope that they eventually clear off too, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley

The Independent UK

Voices: Putting conditions on recognising a Palestinian state is a humiliating joke for my people

COMMENT: When I asked my sister in Gaza what she thought of Keir Starmer’s announcement, she laughed – because it means we only gain statehood if we continue to be killed, says Ahmed Najar

The Independent UK

SNP to press ahead with Palestine recognition vote as Labour 'bargaining' with Israel

THE SNP have confirmed they will press ahead with a bid to force a vote on recognising Palestine – saying that Palestinians’ right to…

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Freed hostage Emily Damari accuses Starmer of being on wrong side of history

Sir Keir announced on Tuesday that the UK could take the step of recognising Palestinian statehood in September, ahead of a major UN gathering.

The Independent UK

At least 46 Palestinians killed by Israeli fire, Gaza hospitals say, as the war drags on

At least 46 Palestinians were killed in Israeli fire in the Gaza Strip since Tuesday evening, according to local hospitals

The Independent UK

Voices: Will Keir Starmer’s decision to recognise Palestine shore up his waning popularity?

COMMENT: Prime minister’s diplomatic masterstroke to enable peace in the Middle East could also help end the Labour Party’s summer of discontent, says Andrew Grice – but don’t hold your breath

The Independent UK

UK may recognise Palestine: What would it mean and on what conditions?

The UK plans to recognise Palestine as a state if Israel does not cease its actions in Gaza, raising questions about implications and conditions

Evening Standard

France and Britain’s recognition of a Palestinian state won’t stop Israel’s onslaught

Netanyahu’s government will be emboldened by what amounts to a distraction. The priority must be ending the butchery in Gaza

The Guardian - UK

US Green Beret contractor in Gaza says 5-year-old Palestinian boy kissed his hand after he gave him food, IDF shot him dead seconds later

"Indiscriminate and unnecessary force against an unarmed, starving civilian population".

We Got This Covered

Move to recognise Palestinian statehood is not gesture politics, says minister

Heidi Alexander said the announcement is ‘about the Palestinian people’.

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Freed Hamas hostage says Starmer on ‘wrong side of history’ over Palestine recognition

Emily Damari said Keir Starmer was guilty of a ‘moral failure’ after his move to recognise the state of Palestine

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