21.09.2025 07:40
It has been announced that UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will officially recognize the state of Palestine in a statement he will make today. The UK will become the 147th country to recognize Palestine in the 193-member United Nations.
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced in July that he would recognize Palestine as a state in September if Israel did not meet certain conditions.
However, the London administration is preparing to officially recognize the state of Palestine, citing Israel's failure to take any steps towards a ceasefire and hostage agreement in Gaza. It is stated that Starmer will officially recognize Palestine as a state with an announcement today.
THE 147TH COUNTRY
Following Prime Minister Starmer's historic announcement, the UK will become one of the 147 countries that officially recognize Palestine in the 193-member United Nations. In addition to the UK, France, Australia, Canada, and most recently Portugal have also announced that they will officially recognize Palestine as a state at the 80th General Assembly of the United Nations.
WHAT DID TRUMP SAY?
US President Donald Trump stated during a joint press conference with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday, "I do not agree with the Prime Minister on the recognition of the state of Palestine. This is one of the rare disagreements."
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