UK's Starmer faces pressure to recognize Palestinian state

NAMPA / DPA

2025-07-25

London (PA Media/dpa) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing pressure to immediately recognize Palestine as a state amid growing calls from members of parliament and a commitment from France. Starmer condemned the "unspeakable and indefensible" humanitarian conditions in Gaza ahead of an emergency call with German and French leaders on Friday. He also said statehood was the "inalienable right" of the Palestinian people but maintained tha......

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