More than three-quarters of the 193 members of the U.N. General Assembly already independently recognise a Palestinian state. But the opposition of the U.S., with its veto power on the U.N. Security Council, means the U.N. cannot admit Palestine as a full member - a move that would effectively recognise a Palestinian state at global level.

The United Kingdom plans to recognize a Palestinian state in September unless Israel commits to peace in the Gaza Strip and to stopping the annexation of the West Bank.

Keir Starmer suggested the UK may push ahead with the recognition of a Palestinian state before Hamas releases its remaining hostages, even after his plan to do so was criticized by Israel, the US, UK legislators,

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has reiterated his intention to recognise a Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly in September, unless Israel agrees to a ceasefire and a path towards a two-state solution.

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