UK to recognise Palestine unless Israel agrees to ceasefire
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the United Kingdom will recognise a Palestinian state in September unless Israel takes more steps to end the 'appalling situation' in Gaza, including agreeing to a ceasefire.
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