
Britain to recognise Palestinian state on Sunday
Published on: Sept. 21, 2025, 7:23 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Britain will formally recognise a Palestinian state on Sunday, according to UK media reports, in a landmark policy change vehemently opposed by longtime ally Israel. Starmer said in July that Britain would formally recognise the State of Palestine if Israel did not take "substantive steps" towards a ceasefire with Hamas by the time the UN General Assembly convenes in September.