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What role has Britain played in the history of Israel and Palestine?

British politicians were heavily involved in region in early to mid 1900s, as Israel was established and Palestinians displaced

The Guardian - UK · Sep 21, 2025

Macron says embassy in Palestine will open only after release of hostages

France's planned recognition of a Palestinian state will not include the opening of an embassy until Hamas frees the hostages it is holding in Gaza, President Emmanuel Macron said in an interview that aired on Sunday in the United States.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 21, 2025

Is recognising Palestine a way to ‘save face’ for Western leaders?

While a historic decision, Western states’ recognition of Palestine needs to come with more action, analysts say.

Al Jazeera · Sep 21, 2025

It is right to recognise Palestine, but it will not change reality

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The UK recognising a Palestinian state is a welcome rally to hope and a cry of condemnation, but it is unlikely to change Israel’s policy or to speed up bringing such a state into being

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2025

UK, Australia and Canada recognise Palestinian State ahead of UN General Assembly

The move comes in an effort to pile pressure on the Israeli government amid the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Euronews · Sep 21, 2025

UK, Canada and Australia announce formal recognition of Palestine, with wave of Israel’s allies to follow

Partly symbolic move by up to 10 states comes amid fears Israel could respond by annexing parts of West Bank

The Guardian - UK · Sep 21, 2025

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

More than a decade after the House of Commons voted to recognise the state of Palestine, the government has finally followed through. Palestinians say they are happy – but say it is a futile move if not backed up by further action

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2025

British PM Starmer says UK to recognise Palestinian state at UN General Assembly

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer anounced on Sunday that the United Kingdom will formally recognise a Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly on Monday.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 21, 2025

What does UK recognition of a Palestinian state actually mean - and what happens next?

The key questions answered as UK recognition of the state of Palestine triggers a fresh international row

Evening Standard · Sep 21, 2025

Sir Keir Starmer confirms UK recognition of Palestinian state in ‘historic’ move

The Prime Minister believes the international community has a moral responsibility to act to keep the hope of long-term peace alive

Evening Standard · Sep 21, 2025