The United Kingdom is preparing to recognize a sovereign Palestinian state if Israel does not make progress in ending the conflict in Gaza. U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the surprise decision on Tuesday in a written handout at a meeting of his Cabinet.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that the U.K. will recognize the State of Palestine at the UN General Assembly in late September unless Israel takes steps to improve

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the UK might recognize Palestine at the UN in September if Israel doesn't agree to a Gaza ceasefire and commit to a lasting peace. This decision follows mounting international pressure,