This action will do nothing to bring an end to this conflict or to help secure the release of the hostages. It will only bring more bloodshed.

It will only lead to more bloodshed.

Today, as part of this process towards peace, I can confirm the U.K. will recognize the state of Palestine by the United Nations General Assembly in September, unless the Israeli government takes substantive steps to end the appalling…

The terrorists of Hamas... must immediately release all of the hostages, sign up to a cease-fire, disarm, and accept that they will play no part in the government of Gaza.

This includes allowing the U.N. to restart the supply of aid and making clear that there will be no annexations in the West Bank.

statehood is the inalienable right of the Palestinian people.

the very idea of a two-state solution is reducing and feels further away today than it has for many years.

The United Kingdom will recognize Palestine as a state in September unless Israel takes substantive steps to end the appalling situation in Gaza.

I think both of us know that we have to get to that ceasefire and we have to increase humanitarian aid in.

we’ve had free speech for a very, very long time here, so we’re very proud of that

Recognition of a Palestinian state has to be one of those steps. I am unequivocal about that.

Alongside our closest allies, I am working on a pathway to peace in the region, focused on the practical solutions that will make a real difference to the lives of those that are suffering in this war.