"The United Kingdom, Canada and Australia have recognized Palestinian statehood, with Portugal set to do the same. The announcements come ahead of a key week at the UN General Assembly. DW has more. Keir Starmer had said in July that Britain would formally recognize the Palestinian state if Israel did not take "substantive steps" towards a ceasefire with Hamas by the time the UN General Assembly convenedImage: Leon Neal/Avalon/Photoshot/picture alliance"
"What you need to know UK, Canada and Australia have formally recognized the state of Palestine Portugal is poised to do the same Hamas publishes 'farewell' photos of remaining hostages in warning to Israel Baerbock says conference on two-state solution can increase pressure on Israel You can read about developments in Israel, the Palestinian territories and the Middle East on Saturday, September 20, and Sunday, September 21, below."
"Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Sunday announced his country's recognition of the state of Palestine. Canada "offers our partnership in building the promise of a peaceful future for both the State of Palestine and the State of Israel," Carney wrote on X. Skip next section Netanyahu vows to fight Palestine recognition at UN 09/21/2025September 21, 2025 Netanyahu said 'the international community will hear from us on this matter in the coming days'"
Several Western countries have formally recognized the State of Palestine, with the UK, Canada and Australia announcing recognition and Portugal set to follow. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney offered partnership to build a peaceful future for both Palestine and Israel. British leadership had conditioned recognition on Israel taking substantive steps toward a ceasefire with Hamas. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to resist and said the international community would hear from Israel in coming days. Additional developments include Hamas publishing farewell photos of remaining hostages and calls for a two-state conference to increase pressure for a resolution.
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