# Britain’s Science and Technology minister, Peter Kyle, says his country supports the eventual recognition of a Palestinian state, but the immediate priority should be alleviating the suffering in Gaza and securing a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. He told Sky News the UK wants Palestinian statehood, and the right circumstances for a long-term political solution. French President Emmanuel Macron said earlier they intend to recognise a Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly in September, a plan that drew strong condemnation from Israel and the United States.
UK, France backs future Palestinian state