India, July 30 -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that the United Kingdom will recognize a Palestinian state in September unless the Israeli government agrees to take steps to bring peace and stability in Gaza.

This includes substantive steps to end the appalling situation in Gaza, agree to a ceasefire and commit to a long-term, sustainable peace, reviving the prospect of a Two State Solution.

He also demanded that Israel allow the UN to restart the supply of aid in Gaza, and make it clear there will be no annexations in the West Bank.

Starmer made the announcement after speaking to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Tuesday.

"I have always said that we will recognize a Palestinian state as a contribution to a prope...