Malta will declare recognition of a Palestinian state during the general assembly of the United Nations in September, Prime Minister Robert Abela said on Tuesday evening.

Britain’s prime minister, Keir Starmer, announced yesterday that the country would recognize the state of Palestine in September if Israel did not agree to a cease-fire with Hamas and halt a war that has brought starvation to Gaza.

The “New York Declaration” sets out a phased plan to end the nearly eight-decade conflict and the ongoing war in Gaza. The plan would culminate with an independent, demilitarized Palestine living side by side peacefully with Israel.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the U.K. would join France in officially recognizing a Palestinian state “unless the Israeli government takes substantive steps to end the appalling situation in Gaza.

The UK will recognise the state of Palestine by the UN General Assembly in September, unless the Israeli government takes steps to end the 'appalling situation' in Gaza.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has reaffirmed Pakistan's unwavering support for Palestine’s right to an independent state, emphasising the importance of the pre-1967 borders.

Brits support recognising a Palestinian state by a rate of almost three to one, a new poll has found. Researchers at Survation have found 49% of respondents are in favour of recognising Palestinian statehood, while 13% are opposed.

The Trump administration boycotts U.N. summit on Palestinian statehood co-sponsored by France and Saudi Arabia, as critics call the event a stumbling block to peace efforts in the Middle East.