European allies are taking steps to recognize Palestinian statehood, putting pressure on Israel to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. France has committed to recognizing Palestine as a state, while the United Kingdom has indicated it might follow suit unless Israel changes its current approach.
The announcements came as British Prime Minister Keir Starmer joined French President Emmanuel Macron in promising to recognize a Palestinian state before the United Nations General Assembly in September. This decision depends on whether Israel takes meaningful action to end the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
