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Last Updated:September 21, 2025, 21:37 IST
Israel criticised the United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada for officially recognising the “State of Palestine" ahead of the UN General Assembly this week.
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu | File Image: AFP
Israel on Sunday rejected what it described as a “one-sided" recognition of a Palestinian state by the UK, Canada and Australia, warning that the move could further destabilise the region and undermine chances of a peaceful solution.
The United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada on Sunday officially recognised the “State of Palestine" ahead of the UN General Assembly this week, where countries like France are also expected to extend formal statehood recognition to Palestine. They are the first countries of the G7 group to formally recognise a Palestinian state.
In a message addressed to the leaders of ritain, Australia and Canada, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asserted that there will be no Palestinian state.
“I have a clear message for those leaders who recognise a Palestinian state after the horrific massacre on October 7: you are granting a huge reward to terror. And I have another message for you: it will not happen. No Palestinian state will be established west of the Jordan River," he said.
Israel Slams Move, Hamas Rejoices
Israel’s foreign ministry rejected the move, saying it rewards the biggest massacre of Jews since the Holocaust. “Israel categorically rejects the one-sided declaration of the recognition of a Palestinian state made by the United Kingdom and some other countries," it said.
“This declaration does not promote peace, but on the contrary further destabilises the region and undermines the chances of achieving a peaceful solution in the future," the ministry further said in its statement.
Israel said the recognition of a Palestinian state was a reward for “the biggest massacre of Jews since the Holocaust by a terror organisation" and also solidifies the support Hamas enjoys. “This move goes against all logic of negotiation and reaching a compromise between two sides, and it will push the desired peace further away," it added.
“In any case, Israel will not accept any detached and imaginary text that attempts to force it to accept indefensible borders."
Meanwhile, a senior Hamas official hailed the UK, Canada and Australia’s recognition of a Palestinian state, describing it as a victory for the rights of Palestinians. “These developments represent a victory for Palestinian rights and the justice of our cause, and send a clear message: no matter how far the occupation goes in its crimes, it will never be able to erase our national rights," Hamas’ Mahmud Mardawi told AFP.
(with inputs from AFP)
Aveek Banerjee is a Senior Sub Editor at News18. Based in Noida with a Master's in Global Studies, Aveek has more than three years of experience in digital media and news curation, specialising in international...Read More
Aveek Banerjee is a Senior Sub Editor at News18. Based in Noida with a Master's in Global Studies, Aveek has more than three years of experience in digital media and news curation, specialising in international...
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First Published:
September 21, 2025, 21:33 IST
News world ‘There’ll Be No Palestinian State’: Israel Rejects ‘One-Sided’ Declaration, Hamas Calls It Victory
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