Starmer's recognition of Palestinian state triggers international backlash as Gaza crisis persists
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Israel condemns move as appeasement; Hamas hails it as victory; Western nations weigh recognition ahead of UN gathering
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Starmer recognises Palestinian state, drawing condemnation from Israel and allies
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UK move prompts backlash from Netanyahu, hostage families and Western states weighing recognition amid the Gaza conflict
Australia joins UK and Canada in recognizing a Palestinian state amid hostages and Hamas concerns
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Critics warn recognition without hostages freed or Hamas dismantled risks signaling rewards to terrorism; supporters frame it as part of a long-running two-state approach amid UN week.
UK backs Palestinian state in move denounced by Netanyahu as Hamas celebration
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Starmer formalizes recognition of a future Palestinian state, prompting swift condemnation from Israel and division across Western capitals as hostages’ families warn of consequences.
Britons wary of digital ID plan as PM signals compulsory cards
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Poll finds 63% distrust government to secure digital identity data as Keir Starmer weighs compulsory cards at Labour conference
Australia joins Britain and Canada in recognizing a Palestinian state amid hostage crisis and Hamas concerns
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The move, coordinated with allies, recognizes Palestine ahead of UN leaders’ week but raises questions about sequencing, enforcement, and alliance dynamics with Israel and the United States.
Australia joins UK and Canada in recognizing a Palestinian state amid hostage and Hamas concerns
World • 4 months ago
Move, announced on the eve of UN Leaders Week, underscores alliance diplomacy and symbolic steps while raising questions about sequencing, security guarantees, and the path to a durable two-state outcome.
Farage vows £230 billion savings by deporting migrants if Reform wins next election
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Reform UK proposes ending indefinite leave to remain and replacing it with five-year visas, claiming major welfare savings while limiting migrant settlement