Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:43am on 21 Sep 2025,Sunday International
Britain's Deputy PM clarified Sunday that recognizing a Palestinian state would not bring one into existence "overnight," emphasizing recognition must be part of broader peace process. The statement comes as PM Starmer plans to announce new Hamas sanctions alongside Palestinian state recognition. Starmer faces massive Labour pressure to grant recognition before UN General Assembly, when France and others plan similar moves. The UK had set September deadline after Israel failed to make sufficient progress on Gaza humanitarian situation. Starmer recently welcomed Palestinian Authority President Abbas to Downing Street, discussing the "intolerable situation in Gaza". Recognition follows months of diplomatic ultimatum amid escalating Middle East tensions. (PC: The Guardian & Reuters)
