UK MPs Urge Immediate Recognition of Palestinian State Amid Gaza Crisis

A growing chorus of UK political figures and committees is urging the government to immediately recognise the state of Palestine amid the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The Foreign Affairs Committee, chaired by Dame Emily Thornberry, criticizes the UK's past responses as insufficient and calls for stronger measures, including sanctions against Israeli settlers and increased pressure on Israel and the US to push for a ceasefire. Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has expressed his support for Palestinian statehood and plans to lobby President Donald Trump on the issue during an upcoming meeting. This momentum follows France's announcement to formally recognise Palestine at the UN General Assembly, signaling a significant shift in international support for a two-state solution. While recognition would be largely symbolic, it would represent a major policy change for the UK and could strain relations with Israel. Despite internal divisions within Labour and the government, mounting humanitarian concerns and political pressure are driving calls for a more assertive UK role in resolving the conflict.