UK preparing to recognise Palestinian state as early as Friday
by Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editor from World news | The Guardian on (#704MC)
Move comes after Israel fails to meet UK conditions that would have postponed step
The UK is preparing to recognise the state of Palestine as early as Friday, after Israel failed to meet conditions that would have postponed the historic step, including a ceasefire in Gaza.
Keir Starmer insisted the timing of the UK announcement had nothing to do with Donald Trump's visit, even though the US president said at a press conference that he disagreed with Britain's decision, without elaborating.
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