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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: U.K. Recognises Palestinian State in Historic Shift Amid Gaza Crisis
Caption: U.K. Recognises Palestinian State in Historic Shift Amid Gaza Crisis. The U.K. has officially recognised the State of Palestine, 108 years after the Balfour Declaration. Canada and Australia also announced recognition of Palestinian statehood alongside the UK. The move comes amid escalating Israeli military operations and humanitarian collapse in Gaza. Prime Minister Keir Starmer framed the decision as a step toward preserving a two-state solution. The UK had previously delayed recognition, linking it to peace progress and humanitarian access. British officials emphasized that the recognition does not support Hamas, which remains sanctioned. Palestinian leaders welcomed the move as a symbol of hope and support for statehood. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the recognition and rejected a Palestinian state. Far-right Israeli ministers called for the immediate annexation of the West Bank in response. U.S. President Donald Trump opposed the move during a recent visit to the U.K. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,UK recognition of Palestine,Palestinian statehood,Balfour Declaration,Gaza conflict,two-state solution,Keir Starmer,Israeli annexation,Hamas,West Bank,international diplomacy,Canada,Australia,Netanyahu,United Nations,Middle East peace,Palestine,Gaza,Israel
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