UK may recognise Palestinian state in September unless Israel takes action

Wednesday 30 July 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 30 Jul 2025, 5:15pm

In this story Keir Starmer

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the UK is prepared to recognise a Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly in September, unless Israel addresses the situation in Gaza. New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said his government will not follow this lead at this stage, focusing instead on Gaza aid.

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1. RNZWed 30 Jul 2025, 4:39am

   UK plans to recognise Palestinian state in September unless Israel meets conditions, Starmer says (opens in new tab)

   • Luxon says New Zealand won't adopt UK's stance on Palestinian statehood yet (opens in new tab) Wed 30 Jul 2025, 5:15pm
2. Otago Daily TimesWed 30 Jul 2025, 8:34am

   UK plans to recognise Palestinian state in September unless Israel takes action (opens in new tab)