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UK Expected to Recognize Palestinian Statehood After Trump’s Departure

Starmer government preparing for major foreign policy shift.

19 September 2025 · 00:04 UTC

British officials are preparing to formally recognize Palestinian statehood, with the move expected to be announced soon after Donald Trump’s departure from the U.K. The decision would mark a significant change in Britain’s Middle East policy and underscores the divisions between Washington and London on the issue.