What does recognising a Palestinian state mean?

Paul Adams BBC diplomatic correspondent PM: UK will recognise Palestinian state unless conditions met Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced the UK will recognise a Palestinian state in September unless Israel meets certain conditions, including agreeing to a ceasefire in Gaza and reviving the prospect of a two-state solution. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…

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Mayor urged to oppose ex-Sun editor’s new role

Claire Hamilton BBC Merseyside political reporter Steve Rotheram has voiced his opposition to the appointment A Hillsborough survivor’s partner has called on the mayor of the Liverpool City Region to press the prime minister to reconsider appointing a former Sun editor to a senior government communications job. Sylvia Rogers, whose husband survived the 1989 disaster,…

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Lawyers warn Starmer recognising Palestinian state could break international law

PA Media Some of Britain’s most distinguished lawyers have warned the government that recognising a Palestinian state would breach international law. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced the UK would move towards recognition unless Israel met certain conditions, including agreeing a ceasefire and reviving the prospect of a two-state solution, on Tuesday. A day later,…

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