Israel condemns the move as a reward for terrorism, recalling ambassadors while the Palestinian Authority hails the recognition as a step toward peace.
BY PC Bureau
September 21, 2025 — In a significant diplomatic shift, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia have formally recognized the State of Palestine, marking the first G7 nations to do so. This coordinated move is seen as a response to Israel’s ongoing military actions in Gaza and its expansion of settlements in the West Bank, which have drawn increasing international condemnation.
Diplomatic Repercussions
Israel has reacted strongly to these recognitions. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the UK’s decision as “an absurd prize for terrorism,” arguing that such moves reward Hamas for its October 7, 2023 attack, which resulted in approximately 1,200 deaths. Israel’s foreign ministry echoed this sentiment, stating that the recognition is a reward for Hamas’s jihadist agenda. In response, Israel has recalled its ambassadors from the UK, Canada, and Australia and has warned of potential diplomatic consequences for other nations considering similar actions.
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International Support for Palestinian Statehood
The recognition by these three countries adds to a growing list of nations acknowledging Palestinian statehood. Over 150 countries have now recognized Palestine, reflecting a shift in international sentiment towards the two-state solution. French President Emmanuel Macron has indicated that France plans to recognize a Palestinian state within months, potentially at a United Nations conference in New York in June aimed at resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Britain, Canada and Australia recognized a Palestinian state in a move borne of frustration over the Gaza war and which is also bound to anger Israel and the US https://t.co/zh4q3Htu0P pic.twitter.com/Cjj6lcv0ZA
— Reuters (@Reuters) September 21, 2025
Palestinian Reaction
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas welcomed the recognitions, calling them “an important step toward peace.” He emphasized that these moves bolster the Palestinian Authority’s position in negotiations and strengthen its global standing. Abbas also reiterated the call for full United Nations membership for Palestine, framing statehood as both a legal obligation and a moral imperative.
Implications for the Two-State Solution
The formal recognition of Palestine by these Western nations is seen as a significant development in the pursuit of a two-state solution. However, analysts caution that without broader international support, particularly from the United States, the impact may be limited. The U.S. and Israel have boycotted the upcoming UN conference, with tensions deepening after the U.S. blocked Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas from entering for the event.
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The recognition of Palestine by the UK, Canada, and Australia represents a pivotal moment in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. While Israel views these actions as diplomatic setbacks, they signal a shift in international perspectives on the path to peace and the viability of a two-state solution. The coming months will be crucial in determining whether this momentum leads to meaningful changes on the ground.
