Britain to encourage peace plans at the United Nations Summit after recognizing the Palestinian state – but Netanyahu said Palestine would not happen ‘| English news

Britain will encourage a peace plan for the Middle East in the UN General Assembly after recognizing the state of Palestine.

Foreign Minister Yvette Cooper is expected to use the Summit to overcome civil suffering in Gaza which is struck by war and aims to strengthen “International Consensus on our path for peace in the Middle East”.

He will hold a bilateral meeting to advance the elements of the peace plan, including security steps to ensure Hamas does not have a role in Gaza governance in the future, according to foreign offices.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, who will not attend the Summit, announced on Sunday that the British recognized Palestine as an independent country, to “revive the expectations of peace for Palestine and Israel, and a solution of two countries”.

This is a significant moment in the history of British involvement in the region, and came as the number of people killed during Gaza Conflict continues to increase and conditions for people who are trapped become more desperate.

Australia, Canada and Portugal made a similar announcement, with France, it was expected to take part in the United Nations on Monday.

The move met with a strong reaction by Israel, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said it was “unreasonable” and “big gift for terrorism”. He also swear that the Palestinian state “will not occur”.

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Separately, an Israeli official said “Full or partial dispute from the West Bank” is now “options considered as a response” to the transfer.

US President Donald Trump also discussed the coordinated recognition of Palestinian states by the British, Australia, Canada and Portugal, saying “I am not in the camp” because it recognizes the Palestinian state “Respect Hamas”.

The hostage family held in Gaza calls it “Betrayal of humanity and steps that respect Hamas while 48 hostages remain in captivity”.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said the recognition of the Palestinian state would allow him to “live side by side with the state of Israel in security, peace, and good neighbors”.

Hamas senior official Mahmoud Mardawi reportedly celebrated the move as a victory for “justice of our goal”.

But Sir Keir is clear to emphasize that Palestinian recognition is “not a gift for Hamas”, by saying terror groups “cannot have a future, there is no role in government, no role in security” in the state of the future and confirm plans to increase sanctions on Hamas “in the coming weeks”.

“Our call to the solution of the two original countries is the opposite of the vision of their hatred,” he added.

The Prime Minister also repeated his criticism of Israel, who for nearly two years had fought the densely populated Gaza Strip.

“The non -stop Israeli government and the increase in Gaza bombings, offensive in recent weeks, hunger and destruction have truly to be tolerated,” he said.

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The number of people killed in Gaza since IDF launched his attack after the attack on October 7 has now increased above 65,000, according to the health authority managed by Hamas.

“This death and destruction make us horrified. It must end,” said Sir Keir.

In recognizing Palestine as a state, Britain did it based on the 1967 border to be completed as part of future negotiations. That will be led by “Palestinian Authority reformed”.

Britain also acknowledged “all legal rights and state obligations” for Palestine.

Maps that are updated on the Foreign Office, Commonwealth & Development British website now have the West Bank and Gaza labeled as ‘Palestine’ rather than ‘occupied Palestinian territories’. This change has been launched on all websites.