British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing mounting pressure from cabinet ministers and a significant portion of parliament to recognize Palestinian statehood. According to The Guardian, 221 members of parliament from nine different parties have signed a letter urging immediate recognition. This push comes in response to Israel's actions in the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Despite the calls, Starmer has maintained that recognition should be part of a broader regional strategy, especially following France's recent announcement of its intention to recognize a Palestinian state in September.