The UK has officially recognised the state of Palestine in a symbolic move of support, as the death toll in Gaza continues to rise.

Sir Keir Starmer announced in July that he was preparing to officially recognise the state, but only if Israel failed to meet certain conditions, including a ceasefire in Gaza.

The Prime Minister said the UK was recognising Palestine in order to “keep alive the possibility of peace” in the face “of the growing horror in the Middle East”.

He said: “Today, to revive the hope of peace and a two-state solution, I state clear as Prime Minister of this great country that the United Kingdom formally recognises the State of Palestine.

“We recognised the State of Israel more than 75 years ago as a homeland for the Jewish people.

“Today we join over 150 countries

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