The Latest Breaking News on Against the odds, Starmer has cleared the way to establish a state of Palestine

Is the tide turning over the crisis in Gaza? International pressure and condemnation of Israel’s actions has been increasing, with news and images of malnourished and starving Palestinians now hard to avoid.

The PM is to lead recognition of a Palestinian state – a good day for him, the UK and the starving people of Gaza

PM says Israel must take major steps in coming weeks or the UK will make its move ahead of UNGA.

Longstanding ties between US conservatives and Israel face strain as war’s toll and internal rifts reshape the right

IN FOCUS: Starmer says Israel must end its starvation tactics and agree to a ceasefire in Gaza, or the UK will recognise a Palestinian state in September. But what does that mean in practice? Tara Cobham explains

Greene also criticizes her Republican colleague who called for Gaza to ‘starve away’

The situation in Gaza has drawn a wave of international criticism over Israel's conduct in the 21-month war, especially as images of emaciated Palestinian children in the territory emerged and hunger deaths began to circulate widely.

France was the first G7 country and member of the UN Security Council to commit to formally recognising the state of Palestine

The UK will formally recognise the state of Palestine in September unless Israel acts to end the “appalling situation” in Gaza. After an emergency cabinet meeting, Downing Street released a statement saying the UK would recognise Palestine unless Israel committed to a long-term sustainable peace, allowed the UN to restart…