Palestinian state
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Also written as: state of Palestine · the state of Palestine
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- The UK Foreign Office said the United Kingdom recognises Palestinian statehood over provisional borders, based on 1967 lines with equal land swaps, to be finalised as part of future negotiations.
- Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas welcomed the decision and said it would help pave the way for the state of Palestine to live side by side with Israel in security, peace and good neighbourliness.
- A state of Palestine is currently recognised by around 75 % of the United Nations' 193 member states, but has no internationally agreed boundaries, capital or army.
- Australia, Canada and Portugal also announced formal recognition of the state of Palestine.
- Husam Zomlot said recognition was an inalienable right that would end the denial of Palestinian existence and that the British people should celebrate.
- Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, offered partnership in building the promise of a peaceful future for both Palestine and Israel.
- Sir Keir Starmer announced the United Kingdom's recognition of a Palestinian state.
- Mohammed Jarrar said the Israeli government wants to annex the West Bank but that recognition confirms the Palestinian people possess a state even under occupation.
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Origin: first recognised while reading Starmer announces formal UK recognition of Palestinian state · 2026-09-08 22:41