Sir Keir Starmer’s threat to recognise Palestine if Israel does not end its war in Gaza and commit to a two-state solution carries profound symbolic weight.

Sir Keir Starmer says the UK will recognise a Palestinian state unless Israel meets certain conditions We use cookies to give you the best online experience. Strictly necessary cookies are on by default. Additional cookies are off by default.

Sir Keir Starmer is expected to press Donald Trump on the revival of ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas as the UK joins efforts to airdrop aid into Gaza.The prime minister will travel to meet the US president during his visit to Scotland amid mounting global anger over the humanitarian conditions in the war-torn enclave.

Sir Keir Starmer is set to recall ministers from their summer break to discuss Gaza after he meets with Donald Trump on Monday. The Prime Minister is expected to hold an emergency Cabinet meeting this week as the pressure from his party - and outside - mounts to recognise a Palestinian state.

Sir Keir Starmer has suggested that the UK will play a role in dropping aid into Gaza by air after more than a third of MPs signed a letter calling on the government to recognise a Palestinian state.

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The letter is being organised by the Labour backbencher Sarah Champion, who also sits as the International Development Committee Chair.

The Daily Express's front page today could mark a significant shift in the British media's approach to Israel's war in Gaza.