UK, Canada and Australia formally recognise Palestinian state
9 hours ago
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- UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces recognition of a Palestinian state to revive hope for a two-state solution.
- Starmer emphasizes the recognition is not a reward for Hamas and plans to sanction Hamas figures in the coming weeks.
- Israel condemns the recognition, calling it a reward for Hamas.
- Canada, Australia, and the UK announce recognition of Palestine, with France expected to follow.
- Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch criticizes the decision as disastrous and rewarding terrorism.
- Palestinians in the West Bank welcome the recognition but demand tangible actions beyond symbolism.
- UK officials hope recognition will preserve the two-state solution amid concerns over Israeli annexation plans.
- Amnesty International calls for stronger UK action against Israel's policies in Gaza and the West Bank.
- Starmer urges Israel to lift border restrictions to allow more humanitarian aid into Gaza.
- The recognition is seen as a symbolic but significant shift in UK foreign policy.