Overview

• Britain is preparing to proceed this weekend, with reports pointing to a possible announcement as early as Friday and a formal declaration at the United Nations on Monday.
• Keir Starmer says recognition follows conditions he set in July that were not met — including a ceasefire, sustained Israeli engagement, resumed aid and no further West Bank annexation — and is part of a wider peace package.
• The UK says the step envisages a demilitarised Palestinian state that excludes Hamas from future governance, with Palestinian Authority leadership facing elections within a year.
• President Donald Trump publicly disagreed with the plan during a joint press conference, and the move is expected to draw strong criticism from Israel.
• Preparations in London include a Palestinian flag-raising overseen by envoy Husam Zomlot, timed ahead of UN meetings next week and the Labour Party’s annual conference.