🔴REPORT | UK to Recognize Palestine Unless Israel Halts West Bank Annexation — Gaza Annexation Not Addressed British PM Keir Starmer says the UK will recognize the State of Palestine at the UN in September—unless Israel halts West Bank annexation, agrees to a Gaza ceasefire, allows full humanitarian access (e.g. 500+ trucks/day), and commits to a two-state peace process. ➤ Starmer made no mention of Gaza, even as Israeli media report that Netanyahu is preparing to formally annex parts of the Strip within 48 hours if Hamas doesn’t release hostages. Channel 12’s Amit Segal says what is being proposed is not standard military occupation—it’s annexation under law that would be nearly irreversible under Israeli law, requiring either 80 Knesset votes or a national referendum to undo. ➤ According to Segal, the plan has the backing of President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and could move forward during the Knesset recess. While the annexation threat may be intended to pressure Hamas negotiators to capitulate to Israeli demands, Segal emphasizes that it reflects a growing push inside the Israeli government to permanently seize territory in Gaza—something Starmer notably left unaddressed. 🎥 Video: Channel 12, translations by Drop Site