British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has tied U.K. recognition of a Palestinian state to concrete moves toward a Gaza ceasefire, signaling a sharp turn from London’s traditional caution. In public remarks, Starmer said Britain is prepared to recognize Palestine by September unless Israel takes “substantive steps” to end the war and revive a credible path to a two‑state solution. He outlined a short list of tests: an immediate ceasefire, restored U.N. access for large‑scale humanitarian aid, a commitment against West Bank annexations, and participation in a political process aimed at a viable Palestinian state alongside a secure Israel. The message was timed to concentrate minds ahead of the U.N. General Assembly and followed an extraordinary summer Cabinet session called to approve the approach.