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Cheers, hugs at Palestinian mission as UK recognizes statehood
LONDON: As Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Britain’s landmark decision to recognize the State of Palestine on Sunday, the small team in the Palestinian mission to the UK erupted in cheers of joy. “This is a historic moment,” beamed Palestinian envoy to the UK Husam Zomlot, watching the televised announcement at the mission in west London. Canada and Australia took the same step in a coordinated decision marking a pivotal shift in Western foreign policy, with Israel under increasing international pressure over its deadly war with Palestinian militant group Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
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telegraph.co.uk
The UK is recognising Palestine as a state – what does this mean?
Amid rising concerns over Israel’s war in Gaza, Britain is set to join other nations in formally recognising Palestinian statehood
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bbc.com
Starmer set to announce UK recognition of Palestinian state
A host of countries, including France and Canada, are expected to do the same when world leaders gather at the UN General Assembly next week.
