British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the U.K. will recognize a Palestinian state in September, unless Israel agrees to a ceasefire in Gaza and takes steps to long-term peace.

Starmer says Britain could hold off if Israel also clarifies it won't annex West Bank, take steps to two-state solution; Netanyahu decries move as 'reward for Hamas's monstrous terrorism'

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the UK would formally recognize a Palestinian state by the United Nations General Assembly in September if Israel does not stop its war in Gaza.