Why recognising a Palestinian state matters

为什么承认巴勒斯坦国至关重要

World in 10

2025-07-29

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As the humanitarian toll grows in Gaza, Britain’s Prime Minister warns the UK will recognise a Palestinian state - unless Israel takes 'substantive steps’ to end the suffering. It comes amid a renewed push at the UN to get other countries to support the issue. From Beirut, The Times correspondent Richard Spencer unpacks the implications of Palestinian statehood. The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists.  Watch more: www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio  Read more: www.thetimes.com  Photo: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  • International leaders have continued to condemn conditions inside Gaza,

  • with the Secretary-General of the UN describing a humanitarian catastrophe of epic proportions.

  • That condemnation hasn't eased,

  • even with Israel's government taking some steps to let more aid into the territory.

  • Now Britain's Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has warned Israel it's time to take decisive action.

  • I can confirm the UK will recognise the state of Palestine.

  • by the United Nations General Assembly in September,

  • unless the Israeli government takes substantive steps to end the appalling situation in Gaza,

  • agree to a ceasefire, and commit to a long-term sustainable peace,

  • reviving the prospect of a two-state solution.