UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Sunday made a landmark decision by formally recognising the state of Palestine, marking a significant development in efforts to advance peace in the Middle East amid Israel’s ongoing military actions in Gaza.
In a post on his official X account, Starmer said, “In the face of the growing horror in the Middle East, we are acting to keep alive the possibility of peace and a two-state solution, that means a safe and secure Israel alongside a viable Palestinian state.”
“To revive the hope of peace and a two-state solution, I state clearly as prime minister of this great country, that the United Kingdom, formally recognises the state of Palestine,” he added.
Today, to revive the hope of peace for the Palestinians and Israelis, and a two state solution, the Un