Recognition of Palestinian state is 'disastrous', US ambassador says

Mike Huckabee, US Ambassador to Israel, criticizes plans to recognize a Palestinian state as having "disastrous consequences." UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer states the UK will recognize Palestine in September if Israel meets conditions like a Gaza ceasefire and a two-state solution. Australia, France, Japan, and Canada also express support for a Palestinian state. Israeli government opposes recognition, citing Hamas terrorism and lack of a peace partner. France, Canada, and the UK would be the first G7 countries to do so, with 147 UN member states already recognizing Palestine.