Recognition of Palestine by Key Nations

The United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia have officially recognized Palestine as a state.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer shared a video announcement, stating that this recognition aims to “revive the hope of peace for the Palestinians and Israelis.”

Meanwhile, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney took to X to convey that Canada seeks to partner in fostering a promising future for both Palestine and Israel.

Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Foreign Minister Penny Wong also released a joint declaration recognizing Palestine, while clarifying that Hamas “must have no role in Palestine.”

“Australia’s recognition of Palestine today, alongside Canada and the United Kingdom, is part of a coordinated international effort to build new momentum for a two-state solution, starting with a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages taken during the October 7, 2023 atrocities,” the statement highlighted.

In contrast, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded with a video condemning this decision, declaring, “there will be no Palestinian state.”

“I have a clear message to those leaders who recognize a Palestinian state after the horrific massacre on October 7—you’re rewarding terror,” Netanyahu emphasized in his statement.

“It will not happen,” he stated. “A Palestinian state will not be established west of the Jordan.”

As of now, over 145 countries have recognized Palestine, prompting Netanyahu to assert that these nations are “rewarding terror with an enormous prize.”

He concluded by promising a more detailed response once he returns from the U.S.

“The response to the recent attempt to force a terrorist state upon us in the heart of our land will come after my return from the United States,” Netanyahu remarked. “Wait.”

He has a meeting scheduled with President Donald Trump at the White House on September 29th.