UK, Portugal set to recognize Palestinian state
London/Lisbon, The United Kingdom and Portugal are set to formally recognize the State of Palestine on Sunday, ahead of a crucial week at the United Nations General Assembly. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer had earlier declared in July that London would proceed with recognition if Israel failed to take “substantive steps” toward a ceasefire with…
London/Lisbon, The United Kingdom and Portugal are set to formally recognize the State of Palestine on Sunday, ahead of a crucial week at the United Nations General Assembly.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer had earlier declared in July that London would proceed with recognition if Israel failed to take “substantive steps” toward a ceasefire with Hamas.
The move by the two European countries comes at a time when the international community is intensifying efforts to ease tensions in the Middle East and push for a sustainable peace process.
