Britain has said it will formallyrecognise a Palestinian state in September unless the Israeli government takes substantive steps to end suffering in Gaza and meets other conditions.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said the UK will recognize a Palestinian state in September unless Israel takes “substantive steps to end the appalling situation in Gaza,” as well as meeting other conditions.

The announcements reflect deep frustrations with Israel’s conduct in Gaza and in the occupied West Bank, experts say.