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Did the UK recognize the Palestinian state?

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The UK has announced plans to recognize a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in September unless Israel takes steps to improve conditions for Palestinians. As of now, the UK has not yet officially recognized the Palestinian state but is under increasing pressure to do so.

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  • UK plans to recognize a Palestinian state at the UN unless Israel takes steps to improve conditions for Palestinians.
  • Israel's foreign ministry has rejected the UK's statement. 24s
  • The death toll in Gaza has surpassed 60,000, with aid agencies warning of starvation. 35s
  • France recently recognized Palestinian statehood; the UK would be the second Western power on the UN Security Council to do so. 55s
  • The UK government will assess the situation in September, with no party having a veto over the decision. 1m 48s
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UK to recognize Palestinian state unless Israel takes action
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Reuters
1 day ago
UK to recognize Palestinian state unless Israel takes action

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the UK plans to recognize a Palestinian state in September at the United Nations General Assembly, unless Israel takes steps to improve life for Palestinians.

UN summit pushes for two-state solution amid U.S., Israel boycott
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Al Jazeera
2 days ago
UN summit pushes for two-state solution amid U.S., Israel boycott

The UK and Germany are two countries that have yet to recognize a Palestinian state and are under increased pressure to do so.

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