US Vice President JD Vance said that Washington has no plans to recognise a Palestinian state, highlighting a key difference with Britain as the two allies discuss the crisis in Gaza. Speaking at Chevening House, in Kent, England yesterday, Vance questioned the practicality of recognition, given the lack of a functional government there. The vice-president said the US administration wanted to see Hamas eradicated so that Israeli civilians were not attacked again, but also to solve the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
The UK has said it will formally recognise a Palestinian state in September if Israel does not meet certain conditions. But US President Donald Trump has not followed suit and believes that recognising Palestinian statehood would be rewarding Hamas. The difference in approach to the war in Gaza is among the issues being discussed by Vance and UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy . Mr. Lammy said he was concerned about Israel’s intention to take over more of Gaza.
