Reading Time: 5 minutesBritain, Canada, Australia and Portugal all recognised a Palestinian state on Sunday in a move borne out of frustration over the Gaza war and intended to promote a two-state solution, prompting a furious response from Israel. Britain’s decision carried particular symbolism given its major role in Israel’s creation as a modern nation in the aftermath of World War Two. A Palestinian state will not be established west of the Jordan River.”The Hamas-led attack on Israel killed 1,200 people and saw 251 others taken hostage, according to Israeli tallies. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said recognition would help pave the way for the “State of Palestine to live side by side with the State of Israel in security, peace, and good neighbourliness”. Israeli Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said he would propose that the cabinet apply sovereignty in another Israeli-occupied Palestinian territory, the West Bank.