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UK, Canada and Australia formally recognise Palestinian state - as it happened

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The Guardian - UK · Sep 21, 2025

UK recognises Palestinian statehood 108 years after Balfour Declaration

Decision announced alongside recognition by Canada and Australia comes as Israel continues deadly destruction in Gaza.

Al Jazeera · Sep 21, 2025

Starmer to Recognise Palestinian State in Historic UK Policy Shift Today

UK poised to recognise Palestine as Starmer fulfils July pledge, citing Gaza crisis and stalled peace talks in major foreign policy change.

International Business Times UK · Sep 21, 2025

French cultural and religious leaders warn Macron on recognition of Palestine

A group of 20 leading figures from the world of Jewish culture and religion in France have called on the French president Emmanuel Macron to ensure that France's recognition of a Palestinian state be made conditional on the release of hostages in Gaza and the dismantling of Hamas.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 20, 2025

PM to recognise Palestine at UN, awaits Trump meeting

Anthony Albanese is off on a whirlwind trip during which he will recognise Palestine's statehood at the UN and potentially meet with US President Donald Trump.

AAP · Sep 20, 2025

Badenoch says Starmer ‘rewarding terror’ as UK prepares to recognise Palestine

The move would spark a diplomatic row with Israel and the US.

Evening Standard · Sep 19, 2025

Labour rules against dozens of motions about Palestine being debated at party conference

Calls for sanctions on Israel and ban on trade that aids international law violations among snubbed motions

The Guardian - UK · Sep 19, 2025

UK and other Western nations recognize Palestinian state ahead of UN meetings – but symbolic action won’t make statehood happen

Recognition of a Palestinian state is likely to dominate proceedings at the U.N. beginning Sept 23, 2025, when world leaders will gather for the annual general assembly.

The Conversation · Sep 19, 2025

Why are more countries recognising Palestinian statehood and what does it mean practically?

Coordinated action is largely symbolic and aimed at preserving and nurturing the vision of a two-state solution

The Guardian - UK · Sep 19, 2025

BBC panned for failing to cover sold-out Palestine charity concert

THE BBC has been panned over its decision not to cover a star-studded benefit concert for Palestine

The National (Scotland) · Sep 19, 2025