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The UK, Canada, and Australia have formally recognized a Palestinian state, with more nations expected to follow during the UN General Assembly. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said recognition was vital to revive hopes for peace and a two-state solution, while stressing it was not a reward for Hamas. Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the move as a “reward for terrorism.” The decision has divided UK politics and drawn mixed reactions from Palestinians and families of hostages in Gaza.
Sunday, 21 September, 2025