UK, Canada, Australia recognize Palestinian state
The United Kingdom, Australia and Canada have formally recognised the state of Palestine.
Australia’s government said Saturday in a statement that the country formally recognises the Palestinian state.
Canada also issued a statement on Saturday, recognizing Palestine as a state. whereby, Canada has formally recognised the state of Palestine, according to Prime Minister Mark Carney.
“The current Israeli government is working methodically to prevent the prospect of a Palestinian state from ever being established. It has pursued an unrelenting policy of settlement expansion in the West Bank, which is illegal under international law. Its sustained assault in Gaza has killed tens of thousands of civilians, displaced well over one million people, and caused a devastating and preventable famine in violation of international law.”
“It is now the avowed policy of the current Israeli government that there will be no Palestinian state.”
“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.”
In a historic move, the United Kingdom has recognised a Palestinian state, Al Jazeera reported.
The move comes after Canada and Australia also officially recognised Palestinian statehood just a few moments ago.
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