British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Sunday afternoon that his country has recognized a Palestinian state . At the same time, the leaders of Canada and Australia also made their own formal declarations recognizing Palestinian statehood.

The move follows a global outcry against Israel's escalation of its offensive in Gaza , which has left large numbers of Palestinians starving and generally dire humanitarian conditions.

"In the face of the growing horrors in the Middle East we are acting to keep alive the possibility of peace and a two-state solution," Starmer said on Sunday, announcing the historic move. "That means a safe and secure Israel, alongside a viable Palestinian state. At the moment we have neither."

Back in July Starmer said the U.K. would recognize a Palestin

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