UK’s Move to Recognize Palestinian State Risks Undermining America’s Strategic Interests

In a move that raises alarms for supporters of strong American foreign policy rooted in national sovereignty and security, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced plans to recognize a Palestinian state this September unless Israel halts settlement activities, agrees to a Gaza ceasefire, and recommits to a two-state solution. While framed as a humanitarian gesture, this gambit risks empowering Hamas and other hostile forces at Israel’s—and by extension America’s—expense. Why Does Britain’s Push Matter? And Why Should America Be Wary? Britain and France, both key members of the G7 and the U.N. Security Council, are leveraging their diplomatic weight in...