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22-09-2025
The UK has warned Israel not to retaliate against the Palestinian statehood push, with Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper stating that the UK's recognition of Palestinian statehood is not a pretext for Israel to annex parts of the West Bank. The UK, along with Canada, Australia, and Portugal, announced its recognition of Palestinian statehood on Sunday, prompting condemnation from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Cooper emphasized that the decision is about respecting the security of both Israel and Palestinians, and that the UK will continue to work with everyone in the region to achieve peace and justice.
Entities: Yvette Cooper, Israel, Palestine, UK, Benjamin Netanyahu • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
22-09-2025
The article reports on a march by about 150 Israeli activists, including many Israeli Jews, to the Gaza fence, demanding an end to genocide and ethnic cleansing. The police had declared the area a closed military zone and arrested 4 people. The article also mentions that several countries, including Britain, Canada, Australia, and Portugal, have recognized Palestine as a state. Additionally, it touches on other news stories, including a meeting between Donald Trump and Elon Musk, and protests in the Philippines.
Entities: Israel, Gaza, Palestine, Britain, Canada • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
22-09-2025
The United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia have formally recognized Palestine as a state, in a coordinated effort to revive the hope of a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The move has been met with protests from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who rejects a two-state solution and has vowed that a Palestinian state will not be established. The recognition is seen as a step towards a peaceful future for both Israelis and Palestinians, with the three countries emphasizing that Hamas, the current Palestinian governing body in the Gaza Strip, has no future in a Palestinian state. The move has been criticized by hostage families and Israeli officials, who argue that it rewards terrorism.
Entities: United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Palestine, Israel • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
22-09-2025
The Palestinian Authority's foreign minister, Varsen Aghabekian, has stated that the UK's recognition of a Palestinian state would be a 'courageous step' and is expected to inspire other nations to follow suit. Aghabekian expressed her anger towards the White House for its unwavering support for Israel, which she believes is harming both Palestinians and Israeli society. The UK, along with France, Canada, and Australia, is preparing to officially recognize the State of Palestine at the United Nations. Aghabekian also discussed the financial struggles of the Palestinian Authority due to Israel's withholding of tax revenue and the need for a political solution to the conflict.
Entities: Varsen Aghabekian, Palestinian Authority, United Kingdom, Israel, White House • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
22-09-2025
The UK is set to push for a peace plan for the Middle East at the UN General Assembly after recognising Palestine as an independent state. Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper will address civilian suffering in Gaza and strengthen the international consensus on a pathway for peace. The move was met with backlash from Israel, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calling it 'absurd' and vowing that a Palestinian state 'will not happen'. The UK's recognition is based on 1967 borders and acknowledges 'all legal rights and obligations of statehood' for Palestine. The decision comes as the number of people killed in Gaza continues to rise, with over 65,000 reported dead.
Entities: UK, Palestine, Israel, Yvette Cooper, Benjamin Netanyahu • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
