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Remarks come after British PM Starmer issues a statement saying that his government will recognise the State of Palestine in September
The French president’s recognition of a Palestinian state tips the world diplomatic balance away from the U.S. and Israel.
Sir Keir has decided that time is now. There are important caveats. The prime minister said the UK will recognise a Palestinian state in September unless the Israeli government takes "substantive steps to end the appalling situation in Gaza". There were three particular demands. That Israel:
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Wider global recognition of Palestine is within sight - but it's unclear how much weight that will carry. The UK and France plan to join many national already recognising Palestinian statehood in September,
President Trump warned Tuesday that British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s plan to recognize a Palestinian state in September if the Israeli government fails to meet certain conditions could reward
As UK and France moved ahead with announcements to recognise Palestine as a state, Germany affirmed its stance on the decision. During a meeting with Israel's neighbour and Arab nation Jordan, German chancellor Friedrich Merz revealed when Berlin would recognise the Palestinian state and also issued warnings for Israel against annexation plans.
Government ministers from more than 100 countries on Monday gathered at the United Nations to consider a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict.
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan says there’s no issue recognizing the statement, with reservations regarding UN Convention on Law of the Sea
The move was condemned by the Conservatives in Britain, as well as by the United States and Israel itself, as a "reward for Hamas", who will now be given the prize of statehood as a result of both the October 7 attacks and their refusal to hand back all Israeli hostages.