FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 31 - The Untold Story

Is recognising Palestine a way to ‘save face’ for Western leaders?

While a historic decision, Western states’ recognition of Palestine needs to come with more action, analysts say.

Al Jazeera · Sep 21, 2025

Australia defies US, Israeli pressure on Palestine

Australia, the UK, Canada and Portugal are the latest countries to recognise Palestinian statehood, with others expected to soon follow.

AAP · Sep 21, 2025

Netanyahu calls UK’s Palestine recognition ‘absurd prize for terrorism’

Opposition leader Yair Golan blames government’s political recklessness and refusal to end the war in Gaza

The Guardian - UK · Sep 21, 2025

British PM Starmer says UK to recognise Palestinian state at UN General Assembly

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer anounced on Sunday that the United Kingdom will formally recognise a Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly on Monday.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 21, 2025

What does UK recognition of a Palestinian state actually mean - and what happens next?

The key questions answered as UK recognition of the state of Palestine triggers a fresh international row

Evening Standard · Sep 21, 2025

Canada, Australia, Portugal join UK in recognising Palestinian statehood

Recognition of Palestine from Canada, Australia comes in coordination with UK, ahead of UN General Assembly meeting.

Al Jazeera · Sep 21, 2025

Watch: Keir Starmer says UK recognises the state of Palestine

In a historic step, Palestine has been recognised as an official state by the United Kingdom.

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2025

UK recognises state of Palestine to ‘keep alive’ the possibility of peace

Keir Starmer says announcement shows government’s hopes for a secure Israel alongside a viable Palestine

The Guardian - UK · Sep 21, 2025

UK formally recognises Palestinian state marking major milestone in push for peace in Middle East

The move will spark fury in Israel, but the prime minister insists ‘this solution is not a reward for Hamas’

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2025

Australia formally recognises Palestine, as Albanese begins US visit

The Albanese government on Sunday formally recognised Palestine as an independent state.

The Conversation · Sep 21, 2025