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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Alex Croft

A ‘huge step’ but is it ‘too late’? Gazans react to UK’s recognition of Palestinian state

Palestinians are tentatively welcoming a “huge step” forward for peace after Sir Keir Starmer announced the UK’s formal recognition of the state of Palestine on Sunday – but say the government needs to go further.

A diplomatic row between Israel and the UK is set to deepen after the prime minister announced the historic step on Sunday, to “revive the hope of peace and a two-state solution”.

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