🌍 Big week ahead at the UN! UK PM Keir Starmer and Portuguese leaders will officially recognize a Palestinian state this Sunday, setting the stage for a pivotal debate at the UN General Assembly in New York 🗽. This move joins about 10 nations planning similar recognition, putting fresh pressure on Israel amid the Gaza crisis.
📅 In July, Starmer warned that Britain would recognize Palestine if Israel hadn’t taken “substantive steps” toward a ceasefire by the time world leaders met in September. That deadline arrives as Portugal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, led by Paulo Rangel, confirmed the Official Declaration of Recognition will happen even before next week’s High-Level Conference.
⚡ France and Canada are also gearing up to recognize a Palestinian state during the UN gathering, signaling a shift among longtime Western allies. Israel has strongly objected and has even threatened to take over parts of the West Bank in response.
🤝 The backdrop is the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where widespread destruction, death, and food shortages have spurred international calls for a ceasefire and a two-state solution. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged countries not to be intimidated by threats of retaliation.
✌️ For news enthusiasts, professionals, and students tracking global politics, this recognition marks a historic moment in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Stay tuned as world leaders gather to debate the future of peace and security in the Middle East!
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UK, Portugal to recognize Palestinian state ahead of UN debate
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