• Trump disagrees with UK on recognition of a Palestinian state amidst ongoing conflict.
• Starmer emphasizes the need for a roadmap to peace in Gaza.
• UK plans to recognize Palestine contingent on ceasefire conditions from Israel.

During his state visit, US President Donald Trump emphasized his disagreement with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer regarding the UK's plan to recognize a Palestinian state. Trump stated this disagreement is "one of our few disagreements" during a press conference following their bilateral meeting, while stressing the need for peace and the release of hostages in Gaza, saying, "I want the hostages released now" according to middleeasteye, channelnewsasia, and reuters.

Starmer announced earlier that the UK plans to move forward with recognizing a Palestinian state at the upcoming UN General Assembly unless specific conditions are met by Israel, including a ceasefire in Gaza. This recognition aligns with broader international discussions, as countries like France and Canada are also poised to support Palestinian statehood at the Assembly, according to middleeasteye and reuters.

The conversation regarding recognition of a Palestinian state has arisen amidst a complex and worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Starmer referred to the situation as "intolerable" and underlined the need for urgent aid, while reiterating that the role of Hamas in governance should be addressed as part of a peace agreement, reflecting a unified international sentiment for a resolution to the conflict, as noted by channelnewsasia and reuters.