- Keir Starmer is set to announce the UK's formal recognition of Palestine on Sunday, citing the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza.
- This decision follows earlier conditions set by Starmer for recognition, which ministers believe have not been met due to the worsening situation.
- The move is expected to spark a diplomatic row, with the US and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemning it as rewarding Hamas.
- US congressional leaders and families of hostages have urged the UK and other allies to reconsider, warning it could empower Hamas and undermine peace efforts.
- Despite the opposition, other nations including Canada, Australia, and France are also expected to recognise Palestinian statehood in the coming days.
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