Overview

• Keir Starmer announced formal recognition on Sunday, fulfilling a July pledge after Israel failed to meet conditions including a Gaza ceasefire.
• Canada’s Mark Carney and Australia’s Anthony Albanese also confirmed recognition, part of a coordinated push around the UN General Assembly.
• London will move to full diplomatic ties by recognizing Husam Zomlot as Palestinian ambassador to the UK.
• Israel and the United States voiced opposition; Benjamin Netanyahu labeled the step a reward for terrorism, and President Donald Trump said he disagreed with Starmer.
• UK ministers described the move as largely symbolic and not a fix for Gaza’s humanitarian crisis or the hostage issue, arguing it keeps the two-state option alive while some allies such as Japan and Germany hold back.