London – Saba:
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Tuesday that his country will recognize the state of Palestine next September unless Israel takes concrete steps toward peace, a ceasefire, and ending the horrific situation in Gaza.
During a press statement on Gaza following a UK cabinet meeting, Starmer added that airdrops of aid to Gaza "have begun," emphasizing his desire to see at least 500 aid trucks entering the strip daily.
He stated that the only way to resolve the humanitarian crisis in Gaza is through a long-term solution, affirming his support for ceasefire efforts and stressing that the time has come to recognize Palestine.
"I can confirm that Britain will recognize the state of Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly in September unless the Israeli government takes tangible steps to end the appalling situation in Gaza and agree to a ceasefire," he said.
With American and European support, the Israeli occupation army has continued to commit genocidal crimes in Gaza since October 7, 2023, resulting in the deaths of 60,034 Palestinian civilians, most of them children and women, and injuring 145,870 others as of today. The toll is not final, as thousands of victims remain under rubble or in the streets, unreachable by rescue and medical teams.
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