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What did UK PM Starmer say about Palestine statehood?

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated the UK plans to recognize a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in September unless Israel takes steps to improve life for Palestinians. Starmer emphasized that no party will have a veto over the UK's decision.

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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

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

UK to recognize Palestinian state unless Israel takes action
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UK to recognize Palestinian state unless Israel takes action

Starmer said his government would make an assessment in September on how far the parties have met these steps, but that no one would have a veto over the decision.

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