Sun Sep 21 18:42:35 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

In response to the formal recognition of a Palestinian state by Britain, Canada, and Australia, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a strong condemnation, accusing these countries of rewarding terrorism following the October 7th Hamas attack. Netanyahu reiterated his opposition to Palestinian statehood and vowed to continue expanding Israeli settlements in the West Bank. He declared there would be no Palestinian state west of the Jordan River. The leaders of the UK, Canada and Australia affirmed that the recognition was done with hope to revive the peace for Palestinians and Israelis for a two-state solution.

**News Article:**

**Netanyahu Slams UK, Canada, and Australia for Recognizing Palestinian State, Vows No Statehood**

Jerusalem – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sharply criticized Britain, Canada, and Australia after they formally recognized a Palestinian state on Sunday. Netanyahu accused the nations of rewarding terrorism in the wake of the October 7th Hamas attack.

“I have a clear message to those leaders who are recognising a Palestinian state after the horrendous October 7 massacre: You are rewarding terror with an enormous prize,” Netanyahu stated. “And I have another message for you: It’s not going to happen. There will be no Palestinian state to the west of the Jordan River.”

Netanyahu also vowed to continue expanding Israeli settlements in the West Bank. “For years, I have prevented the creation of that terror state, against tremendous pressure,” he said, adding, “We have doubled the Jewish settlement in Judea and Samaria, and we will continue on this path.”

The UK, Canada, and Australia joined a growing list of nations recognizing Palestinian statehood, a move intended to boost the prospects for a two-state solution.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said that the recognition aims to “revive the hope of peace for the Palestinians and Israelis.” Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney echoed this sentiment, offering “partnership in building the promise of a peaceful future for both the State of Palestine and the State of Israel.” Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese affirmed the recognition would ensure a two-state solution.

Palestinian Foreign Minister Varsen Aghabekian Shahin praised the recognitions as “an irreversible step” towards Palestinian independence and sovereignty.

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