The United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia on Sunday announced the recognition of Palestinian statehood. The move is likely to upset the United States and pose a challenge to Israel.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer posted on X, “Today, to revive the hope of peace for the Palestinians and Israelis, and a two-state solution, the United Kingdom formally recognises the State of Palestine.”
Today, to revive the hope of peace for the Palestinians and Israelis, and a two state solution, the United Kingdom formally recognises the State of Palestine. pic.twitter.com/yrg6Lywc1s
— Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) September 21, 2025
Similarly, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney also wrote on X while recognising Palestine as a state.
Today, Canada recognises the State of Palestine. pic.twitter.com/zhumVJRBfe
— Mark Carney (@MarkJCarney) September 21, 2025
In a released statement, the Canadian PM said, “It is in this context that Canada recognises the State of Palestine and offers our partnership in building the promise of a peaceful future for both the State of Palestine and the State of Israel. Canada does so as part of a co-ordinated international effort to preserve the possibility of a two-state solution. While Canada is under no illusions that this recognition is a panacea, this recognition is firmly aligned with the principles of self-determination and fundamental human rights reflected in the United Nations Charter, and the consistent policy of Canada for generations.”
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese also released a statement, recognising Palestinian statehood.
My statement formally recognising the State of Palestine. pic.twitter.com/LnmrX29TCV
— Anthony Albanese (@AlboMP) September 21, 2025
Israel and the United States have already criticised the move, but the UK Prime Minister stated that the initiative aims to end the war in Gaza and restore peace.
After the UK, Canada, and Australia declared the recognition of a Palestinian state, the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday condemned the same.
Israel said that the statement jeopardised the security in the region and is contrary to what it sought to achieve.
“Israel categorically rejects the one-sided declaration of the recognition of a Palestinian state made by the United Kingdom and some other countries. This declaration does not promote peace, but on the contrary – further destabilizes the region and undermines the chances of achieving a peaceful solution in the future. Called by Hamas leaders “the fruits of the October 7 massacre”, the declaration not only rewards the biggest massacre of Jews since the Holocaust by a terror organization that is calling and acting for the annihilation of Israel, but also solidifies the support Hamas enjoys,” the statement read.
