UK warns Palestinian state recognition may breach international law amid Gaza crisis

Britain's plans to recognize a Palestinian state face legal challenges from prominent lawyers who argue it may breach international law, specifically the Montevideo Convention, due to issues like undefined borders and lack of a unified government. The government defends the move, citing the recognition by other countries and the presence of a significant Palestinian population, while emphasizing the need for reforms and conditions for recognition. The debate highlights tensions over the legal and political implications of recognizing Palestinian statehood.