Britain, Canada, and Australia announce their official recognition of the State of Palestine.

Arabian Sea Newspaper - Special

**Arabian Sea - Follow-ups:** **Britain, Canada, and Australia recognized the State of Palestine today, Sunday, in a move described as historic and a remarkable shift in international positions towards the Palestinian issue.** **British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that his country has decided to officially recognize the Palestinian state, stressing that the step aims to "revive hope for peace between Palestinians and Israelis, and to keep the two-state solution alive."** **For his part, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said that Ottawa's recognition of Palestine comes within a coordinated international effort to support the two-state solution, accusing Israel of "working systematically to prevent the establishment of a Palestinian state." Carney stressed that Hamas must release all detainees, disarm, and not participate in any future role in government.** **In the same context, the Australian government announced its official recognition of Palestine, noting that the decision falls within international efforts aimed at achieving a two-state solution. It clarified that the establishment of diplomatic relations and the opening of embassies will depend on the extent of the Palestinian Authority's commitment to the required reforms, pointing out that the international community is working on a plan to rebuild Gaza, build the institutions of the Palestinian state, and ensure Israel's security.**