India, Sept. 21 -- The UK is set to announce its recognition of statehood for Palestine on Sunday. As per the latest report, Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to make an official announcement from Downing Street on September 21.

In July, after France's announcement, the UK stated it would move to recognise statehood for Palestine at the UN General Assembly. However, in his statement, Starmer stated that the UK may shift its position if Israel met all conditions, including agreeing to a ceasefire in Gaza, and an eventual two-state solution with Palestine.

However, as the war in Gaza rages on and Israel continues to escalate its war plans for the Palestinian territory, a BBC report has claimed that the Starmer government is likely t...