“We have seen it on our streets, in our schools and conversations we have had with friends and family. Today, to revive the hope of peace for the Palestinians and Israelis, and a two state solution, the United Kingdom formally recognises the State of Palestine. pic.twitter.com/yrg6Lywc1s — Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) September 21, 2025The announcement followed similar declarations by Canada and Australia on Sunday, September 21, 2025, signalling what appears to be a coordinated diplomatic effort. Security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir condemned the decisions as “a reward for jihadist Hamas,” claiming the recognition amounted to emboldening extremists. “Hamas leaders themselves openly admit: this recognition is a direct outcome, the ‘fruit’ for the 7 October massacre,” he said.