The United Kingdom set a September deadline for Israel to agree to a Gaza ceasefire or face the U.K.'s recognition of a Palestinian state.

By Ryan Morgan Contributing Writer British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Tuesday announced his government would recognize a Palestinian state by September unless Israel agrees to a cease-fire and to improve

Britain has long supported the idea of an independent Palestinian state existing alongside Israel, but has said recognition should come as part of a negotiated two-state solution.