"The United Kingdom, Canada and Australia have recognized Palestinian statehood, with Portugal set to do the same. The announcements come ahead of a key week at the UN General Assembly. DW has more. Keir Starmer had said in July that Britain would formally recognize the Palestinian state if Israel did not take 'substantive steps' towards a ceasefire with Hamas by the time the UN General Assembly convened"
"Canada's Mark Carney already announced his decision earlier, while British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to make a similar statement later on Sunday. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Sunday announced his country's recognition of the state of Palestine. Canada "offers our partnership in building the promise of a peaceful future for both the State of Palestine and the State of Israel," Carney wrote on X."
The United Kingdom, Canada and Australia have formally recognized the State of Palestine, and Portugal is reported to be poised to do the same. The recognitions came in the days leading up to a key week at the United Nations General Assembly and reflect mounting international pressure related to the war in Gaza. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed recognition and offered partnership to build a peaceful future for both Palestine and Israel. British leader Keir Starmer had tied recognition to substantive Israeli steps toward a ceasefire with Hamas. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to oppose recognition efforts at the UN and tensions continued as Hamas released images of remaining hostages.
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