Israel Slams Recognition Of Palestinian State By Britain, Australia, Canada

2025-09-22 12:05:12

(MENAFN- Nam News Network) JERUSALEM, Sept 22 (NNN-XINHUA) – Recalcitrant Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, yesterday denounced the decision by Britain, Canada, and Australia to recognise a Palestinian state.

“I have a clear message to those leaders who recognise a Palestinian state, after the“terrible massacre of Oct 7,” Netanyahu said, referring to Hamas' attack on southern Israel in Oct, 2023.“You are giving a huge reward to terrorism.”

He added,“It will not happen, there will not be a Palestinian state west of the Jordan River.”

He added that, he will give a response to the latest recognition after his return from the United States.“Wait for it,” he said.

Welcoming the move by the three countries, Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas said,“It constitutes an important and necessary step towards achieving a just and lasting peace, in accordance with international legitimacy,” according to a statement by his office.

Earlier in the day, British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer said in a video statement that, Britain“formally recognises the State of Palestine,” calling for a shift back to a two-state solution.

Meanwhile, a joint media release by Australian Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese and Foreign Minister Penny Wong said,“Australia recognises the legitimate and long-held aspirations of the people of Palestine to a state of their own.”

Canadian Prime Minister, Mark Carney yesterday also issued a statement on Canada's recognition of the State of Palestine.– NNN-XINHUA

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