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UK and France pledges won’t stop Netanyahu bombing Gaza – but Donald Trump or Israel’s military could

Keir Starmer says unless there’s a ceasefire and a peace process leading to a two-state solution, Britain will recognise the state of Palestine at the UN in September. The UK prime minister is following a similar, alebit unconditional, pledge from the French president, Emmanuel Macron.

The Conversation

OPINION - Podcast: UK to recognise Palestine as a state in September unless Israel agrees to ceasefire

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Evening Standard

‘Action, not slogans’: Albanese dismisses pressure from Labor MPs to toughen Israel stance

The prime minister resists demands for more sanctions as clamour grows to follow UK and France in recognising Palestine

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Starmer’s Palestine ultimatum is as empty as it is dangerous

COMMENT: Far from a return to a “two state process” as demanded by Starmer, Israel is certain to annex what it wants of the West Bank, pen the remaining Palestinians in and hope that they eventually clear off too, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley

The Independent UK

Voices: Putting conditions on recognising a Palestinian state is a humiliating joke for my people

COMMENT: When I asked my sister in Gaza what she thought of Keir Starmer’s announcement, she laughed – because it means we only gain statehood if we continue to be killed, says Ahmed Najar

The Independent UK

SNP to press ahead with Palestine recognition vote as Labour 'bargaining' with Israel

THE SNP have confirmed they will press ahead with a bid to force a vote on recognising Palestine – saying that Palestinians’ right to…

The National (Scotland)

Voices: Will Keir Starmer’s decision to recognise Palestine shore up his waning popularity?

COMMENT: Prime minister’s diplomatic masterstroke to enable peace in the Middle East could also help end the Labour Party’s summer of discontent, says Andrew Grice – but don’t hold your breath

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UK may recognise Palestine: What would it mean and on what conditions?

The UK plans to recognise Palestine as a state if Israel does not cease its actions in Gaza, raising questions about implications and conditions

Evening Standard

Freed Hamas hostage says Starmer on ‘wrong side of history’ over Palestine recognition

Emily Damari said Keir Starmer was guilty of a ‘moral failure’ after his move to recognise the state of Palestine

The Independent UK

Zack Polanski claims he can ‘cut through’ at Green party leadership hustings focused on how to counter Farage – as it happened

Would-be co-leader, standing with Adrian Ramsay, faces ‘eco-populist’

The Guardian - UK

Former Hamas hostage Emily Damari slams Keir Starmer over Palestinian state move

British-Israeli, who survived 471 days in Hamas captivity, accused the Prime Minister of ‘moral failure’

Evening Standard

Minister ties herself in knots over conditions for recognition of Palestine

The transport secretary said the UK expects ‘Hamas to act in the same way as we expect Israel to act’ - but later said the decision to recognise Palestine was ‘not about Hamas’

The Independent UK

SNP and Greens condemn Starmer’s conditional stance on Palestine statehood

THE SNP and Scottish Greens have warned that recognition of Palestine must be “irreversible” and free of political caveats.

The National (Scotland)

I went out to challenge the law used to ban Palestine Action. Would I be arrested too?

Around the country, peaceful protesters see their actions as the legitimate exercise of free speech. The police often disagree – and that’s a problem for our democracy, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

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EU and Arab League reaffirm support for two-state solution, urge Hamas to disarm

The European Union and Arab League expressed support for a seven-page document agreed at the United Nations conference, which calls for a two-state solution and the end of Hamas' rule.

The Conversation

With the UK and France moving toward recognising Palestine, will Australia now follow suit?

One of the smallest and most exclusive clubs in the world belongs to states. The US Department of State puts the number of independent recognised states at 197, while others count 200.

AAP

PM firm on Palestinian statehood as pressure mounts

Australia won't follow France and the United Kingdom in pushing for Palestinian statehood to pressure Israel into abiding by a two-state solution.

Evening Standard

Starmer faces pushback for opening door to Palestinian statehood

The Prime Minister said the UK could take the step of recognising Palestine’s statehood in September, if Israel does not meet a series of conditions.

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UK Becomes Latest Country To Recognise Palestine State Unless Israel Agrees To Ceasefire

“The Palestinian people have endured terrible suffering. Now in Gaza, because of a catastrophic failure of aid, we see starving babies, children too weak to stand. Images that will stay with us for a lifetime. The suffering must end.”

The Guardian - UK

UK to recognise state of Palestine in September unless Israel holds to a ceasefire

Cabinet agrees to support Middle East roadmap at emergency meeting called amid humanitarian crisis in Gaza

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: poll underlines Aukus doubts, YouTube ban for children, UK to recognise Palestine

Essential survey shows majority think the submarines will never be delivered; government changes its mind on platform ban

Evening Standard

Netanyahu blasts Starmer over pledge UK will recognise Palestine unless war ends

The UK will refrain from recognising Palestine in September if Israel agrees to a ceasefire and getting more aid into Gaza, Sir Keir Starmer said.

The Independent UK

Against the odds, Starmer has cleared the way to establish a state of Palestine

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: By making Britain’s formal recognition of a national home for the Palestinian people dependent on the ending of atrocities in Gaza, the prime minister is taking a risk both in the region and within his own party – but for this, he deserves our unqualified support

The Guardian - UK

From safety first to Palestine first, Keir Starmer shows some leadership

The PM is to lead recognition of a Palestinian state – a good day for him, the UK and the starving people of Gaza

The Guardian - UK

Why is UK preparing to recognise Palestinian statehood?

Announcement marks significant shift in UK’s position – but why has it happened now and what effect will it have?

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