Why has the UK said it will recognise a Palestinian state? | Inside Story

The United Kingdom will recognise Palestinian statehood -- unless Israel takes substantive steps to end the horror in Gaza and commits to negotiations on a two-state solution.
Israel and the US have condemned the move.
How significant is the UK's decision?

Presenter: James Bays

Guests:

Alan Duncan -- Former British Deputy Foreign Secretary and a Conservative MP

Carne Ross -- Former British diplomat and former head of Middle East issues at the UN

Ahmed Najar -- Palestinian political analyst and economist from Gaza

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Post from Al Jazeera on July 30, 2025

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