Palestine state recognition warranting possible Israel unilateral actions reportedly signaled
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that the UK would recognise a Palestinian state if Israel fails to reach a truce in the Gaza war, which was triggered by Hamas's attack in October 2023. This statement comes amidst growing international calls for Palestinian statehood, with France and Britain pledging to recognise a Palestinian state at the 80th UN General Assembly this month.
The move towards recognition has strained Franco-Israeli relations, following French President Emmanuel Macron's announcement of France's plans to recognise a Palestinian state. Israel's foreign minister, Gideon Saar, has branded this international push as a "mistake," warning that following through on the plans could destabilise the region and push Israel to make unilateral decisions.
Saar made these comments at a joint press conference with his Danish counterpart, Lars Lokke Rasmussen. However, no new information about either Saar or Rasmussen was provided in the paragraph.
Israel has approved new West Bank settlements, including the major project known as E1, east of Jerusalem. Israel reportedly plans to annex parts of the occupied West Bank, a move that has been met with criticism from the international community. The international community warns that the E1 project threatens the viability of a future Palestinian state.
Israel's far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich stated that the E1 project intends to "bury the idea of a Palestinian state." Meanwhile, Gideon Saar stated that recognising Palestinian statehood would make it harder to achieve peace. He also warned that such a move could destabilise the region and push Israel to make unilateral decisions.
According to figures from the Palestinian health ministry in Ramallah, at least 973 Palestinians, including militants, have been killed by Israeli forces or settlers since Hamas's attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. During the same period, at least 36 Israelis, including soldiers, have been killed in Palestinian attacks or during Israeli military operations.
Over 147 of the 193 UN member states, including China, have recognised Palestine as an independent state. In 2024-2025, countries such as Norway, Spain, Ireland, France, the United Kingdom (conditional), Malta, Canada, Portugal, Australia, Belgium, and Luxembourg have declared their intention or taken steps to recognise the State of Palestine, especially in the context of the UN General Assembly sessions.
It is important to note that all Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory are considered illegal under international law. This ongoing conflict continues to be a significant issue in world politics, with the international community calling for a peaceful resolution and the recognition of a Palestinian state.
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