United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Strmer said on Tuesday that his government will recognize a Palestinian state in September, if Israel does not resolve what he called the “catastrophic situation” in the Gaza Strip, promotes a ceasefire and committed to the solution of two states in the region.
“Today I can confirm that the United Kingdom will recognize the state of Palestine in September, before the celebration of the UN General Assembly, unless Israel take substantive steps to end the catastrophic situation in Gaza, agree with a ceasefire and commit to a long-term solution that revives the solution of two states. West Bank, ”Starmer said in a statement followed by questions from journalists.
The Israeli government criticized the British prime minister and accused him of “rewarding” the terrorist group Hamas, with whom the Israelis have been waging a war in Gaza since October 2023.
“The change of posture of the British government at this time, after the French decision and internal political pressures, is a reward for Hamas and impairs efforts to get a ceasefire in Gaza and a plan for hostage liberation,” said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Israeli in a statement.
The folder referred to an announcement by France President Emmanuel Macron, who said on Thursday (24) that his country will recognize the Palestinian state at the next UN General Assembly.
Since the beginning of the current War in the Gaza Strip, other countries have unilaterally recognized the Palestinian state, such as Spain, Ireland and Norway.
Last week, representatives from the United States and Israel left negotiations in Doha, Qatar, claiming “lack of will” of Hamas to reach a ceasefire.
