London, 29 July 2025 (dpa/MIA) - The UK will recognize the state of Palestine in September before the UN General Assembly, unless the Israeli government takes steps to end the "appalling situation" in Gaza, Prime Minister Keir Starmer told the Cabinet on Tuesday.

The step will be taken unless the Israeli government reaches a ceasefire in Gaza, makes clear there is no annexation of the West Bank and commits to a long-term peace process that delivers a two-state solution, according to a readout from the Cabinet meeting.

Speaking from Downing Street, Starmer said: "We need to see at least 500 trucks entering Gaza every day, but ultimately, the only way to bring this humanitarian crisis to an end is through a long-term settlement."

"So we are supporting the US, Egyptian and Qatari efforts to secure a vital ceasefire."

"That ceasefire must be sustainable and it must lead to a wider peace plan, which we are developing with our international partners."

The prime minister said he would make an assessment of "how far the parties have met these steps before making a final decision" on a two-state solution.

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