Keir Starmer's Urgent Cabinet Meeting on Gaza Crisis and Palestinian State Recognition

Amid mounting pressure, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to hold an emergency cabinet meeting on Tuesday to address the ongoing Gaza crisis and a proposed peace plan. The meeting comes as Starmer faces increasing calls from his own party to formally recognize a Palestinian state.

Starmer has taken the extraordinary step of convening his cabinet during the summer recess to deliberate on ways to advance humanitarian aid to Gaza. During a discussion with U.S. President Donald Trump in Scotland on Monday, Starmer emphasized the urgent need for a ceasefire and expressed concern over what he described as the 'revolting' humanitarian crisis in the region.

The UK is collaborating with France and Germany on a peace plan, following recent talks between the leaders of the three nations. While Starmer has remained tight-lipped about the specifics, he drew parallels between the proposals and the international support seen for Ukraine. With rising international criticism of Israel and growing domestic calls for action, the British government is urged to consider recognizing a Palestinian state.

(With inputs from agencies.)