"Today, to revive the hope of peace and a two-state solution, I state clearly as prime minister of this great country, that the UK formally recognises the state of Palestine. He added: In the face of the growing horrors in the Middle East we are acting to keep alive the possibility of peace and a two-state solution. That means a safe and secure Israel, alongside a viable Palestinian state."
"The move is not being portrayed as a punishment of Israel, but it is unlikely the step would have been taken if the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, had conducted the military campaign in Gaza with less ferocity and greater regard for international law. Speaking shortly before the announcement, a spokesperson for Netayahu said they viewed the recognition as absurd and simply a reward for terrorism."
The UK has formally recognised Palestine as an independent state to revive the two-state solution decades after the British mandate ended. Canada and Australia made similar recognitions ahead of a UN General Assembly conference. The prime minister framed recognition as a lever to press for a lasting settlement and to end the illegal Israeli occupation, envisioning a reformed, elected Palestinian government free of Hamas operating alongside Israel. The move is presented as aimed at keeping peace hopes alive, while the UK plans further sanctions against senior Hamas figures.
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