Starmer urged by MPs to recognise Palestinian state

The UK foreign affairs committee has urged the government to recognize the state of Palestine. The cross-party committee, which includes members from the Conservative, Labour, and SNP parties, has called on ministers to make this move immediately. The committee's report states that the UK's current policy of not recognizing Palestine as a state is "outdated" and that it is time for the government to take a "principled stand" on the issue. The MPs argue that recognition would help to advance the peace process and demonstrate the UK's commitment to a two-state solution. While the government has not yet responded to the committee's recommendation, the call for recognition of a Palestinian state has gained significant support from members of parliament across the political spectrum. The decision is likely to be a complex and sensitive one, with potential implications for the UK's relationship with Israel and the wider Middle East region.