UK, Canada and Australia announce formal recognition of Palestinian state
UK, Canada and Australia announce formal recognition of Palestinian state
The United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia have formally recognised the State of Palestine in a coordinated move aimed at reviving hopes for peace in the Middle East.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, in a televised address, said the decision was taken “in the face of the growing horror in the Middle East” and was intended to keep alive the possibility of a two-state solution.
“That means a safe and secure Israel alongside a viable Palestinian state – at the moment we have neither,” Starmer said.
“So today, to revive the hope of peace and a two-state solution, I state clearly, as prime minister of this great country, that the United Kingdom formally recognises the state of Palestine.”
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Starmer stressed that the recognition “is not a reward for Hamas”, but rather a rejection of its “hateful vision”. He underlined that Hamas could have “no future, no role in government, and no role in security”.
The British leader said he had met families of hostages still being held in Gaza and called for their immediate release, describing the ordeal as “torture they endure each and every day”.
He also urged Israel to lift restrictions at Gaza’s border to allow more humanitarian aid to flow in.
Canada was the first G7 nation to announce recognition of a Palestinian state earlier in the day, followed shortly by Australia.
Both countries described the step as part of an international effort to secure peace through a two-state solution.
Starmer concluded by urging other nations to “channel our efforts” towards ending the violence, releasing hostages, and restoring a political path to peace.
“This is the best hope for peace and security for all sides,” he said.
The coordinated recognition marks a significant diplomatic shift by Western allies and adds pressure on Israel and Hamas to return to negotiations on the future of the conflict.
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