Cabinet ministers urge Keir Starmer to recognize Palestine, responding to global outrage over Israel's treatment of Gaza civilians. The UK plans eventual recognition but insists on coordinating with Western allies. Labour cabinet members express urgency, emphasizing the symbol of statehood recognition. Close to 60 Labour MPs support immediate recognition in light of dire humanitarian conditions following Israel's anti-terror operations. France and Saudi Arabia plan an international conference to discuss Gaza's postwar future and recognition, amid resistance from the UK and Canada.
Keir Starmer is under pressure from cabinet ministers for the UK to immediately recognise Palestine as a state, as global outcry grows over Israel's killing of starving civilians in Gaza.
The UK plans to formally acknowledge Palestine as part of a peace process, but only in conjunction with other western countries and at the point of maximum impact.
Nearly 60 Labour MPs demanded that the UK immediately recognise Palestine as a state, after Israel's defence minister announced plans to force all residents of Gaza into a camp on the ruins of Rafah.
Emmanuel Macron, the French president, told British parliamentarians that a two-state solution was the only way to build peace and stability in the region.
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