Gaza City [Gaza], September 21 (ANI): The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday welcomed the decision of Canada, UK and Australia to recognize the Palestinian State. The Palestinian MFA considers it a protection of the two-state solution aimed at achieving peace. 'The Foreign Ministry welcomes the recognition of the State of Palestine by various countries and considers it a protection of the two-state solution aimed at achieving peace,' the statement said. The recognition of a Palestinian state by Commonwealth countries is a 'reward' for Hamas, Israel said, as per The Times of Israel. Earlier in the day, Australia, Canada and the UK in a coordinated effort recognized the Palestinian State on Sunday, calling for a two-state solution.