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UK Poised to Recognize Palestinian State as Early as This Weekend, Reports Say

The unconfirmed step would align London with a France-led push tied to next week's UN meetings, drawing resistance from the US and Germany.

Overview

  • Multiple outlets, citing The Times, report that Britain could formalize recognition within days, possibly before the UN General Assembly, though the sourcing is unnamed and the move remains unconfirmed.
  • The reported timing follows President Trump’s state visit to the UK, with The Times suggesting an announcement after his departure, a claim that has not been independently verified.
  • France, Belgium and Canada are expected to advance recognition next week around UN events in New York, signaling a coordinated Western effort linked to the Gaza conflict.
  • Israel has reacted forcefully to the recognition drive, labeling President Emmanuel Macron persona non grata and considering the closure of France’s Jerusalem consulate.
  • The United States and Germany oppose recognition at this stage, even as nearly 150 UN member states already recognize a Palestinian state.