Bowen: Plan to recognise Palestinian state a big change for British foreign policy

The article discusses a significant shift in British foreign policy regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced that the UK will recognize a Palestinian state in September, unless Israel takes concrete actions to address the situation in Gaza. This plan represents a departure from the UK's previous stance, which has been seen as more supportive of Israel. The decision to potentially recognize a Palestinian state is a direct response to the ongoing issues in Gaza, which the Prime Minister has described as "appalling." The article suggests that this move could have far-reaching implications for the UK's relationship with both Israel and the Palestinian territories. It highlights the growing international pressure on the UK to take a more assertive stance on the conflict and the potential impact this could have on the broader geopolitical landscape in the region.