Does Britain recognize Palestine in September? The Guardian reveals the details

The British newspaper "The Guardian" confirmed that the British government has not backed down from its plans to officially recognize the State of Palestine this September.

The newspaper explained, citing a British government source, that London is still on track to achieve this recognition on schedule, noting that the government is currently assessing all relevant factors related to the decision.

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy is expected to officially confirm this position in a speech he will deliver before the House of Commons today, Monday, September 1, 2025.

The British government announced on July 29 that it would recognize the State of Palestine before the convening of the United Nations General Assembly on September 9, provided that Israel continues to prevent humanitarian aid from reaching Gaza and does not end its military operations in the sector.

This statement came at a time when international relations regarding the Palestinian issue are witnessing increasing tensions, especially amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

In a related context, Israel is considering the possibility of annexing the occupied West Bank in a move that may be a response to the recognition of other countries, such as France, European countries, and Australia, of the State of Palestine.

However, it is still unclear whether this annexation will include all Israeli settlements or specific areas in the West Bank, such as the Jordan Valley.

Experts believe that any move towards annexation will provoke widespread condemnation from the international community and may require lengthy and complicated legislative procedures.

The United States, for its part, announced earlier that it would not allow Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to travel to New York to attend the United Nations General Assembly meetings in September, which is considered a diplomatic challenge amid the shifts in the positions of some Western countries.

Israel has also faced increasing international criticism due to the ongoing war in Gaza, while many Western countries have expressed their support for the establishment of a Palestinian state within the framework of the peace process.

In this context, the International Court of Justice confirmed in 2024 that the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories, including the West Bank and its settlements, is illegal and must be ended as soon as possible, which Israel strongly rejects, asserting that the territories it occupies are not legally occupied lands, but rather disputed lands.

These developments come at a very sensitive time, as Israel faces increasing diplomatic pressures, especially after the commitments of some Western countries to recognize the State of Palestine during the United Nations General Assembly in September 2025.