1. Britain, Canada, Australia, and Portugal have recognized Palestine as a state, aiming to boost momentum towards a ceasefire and long-term peace in Gaza while applying pressure on Israel.
2. The recognition of Palestinian statehood by these countries has been met with criticism from Israel, who view it as rewarding terrorism. Israel's Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, stated that a Palestinian state will not be established west of the Jordan River.
3. Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas emphasized that recognition of the Palestinian people's right to self-determination will pave the way for implementing the two-state solution. Current priorities include achieving a ceasefire in Gaza, allowing humanitarian aid into the enclave, and ending Israeli settlement activity in the West Bank. A UN conference is slated to facilitate peace between Israel and Palestinians on Monday, led by France and Saudi Arabia.
2. The recognition of Palestinian statehood by these countries has been met with criticism from Israel, who view it as rewarding terrorism. Israel's Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, stated that a Palestinian state will not be established west of the Jordan River.
3. Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas emphasized that recognition of the Palestinian people's right to self-determination will pave the way for implementing the two-state solution. Current priorities include achieving a ceasefire in Gaza, allowing humanitarian aid into the enclave, and ending Israeli settlement activity in the West Bank. A UN conference is slated to facilitate peace between Israel and Palestinians on Monday, led by France and Saudi Arabia.
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Summary
Four nations - Britain, Canada, Australia, Portugal - have acknowledged Palestine as a state, aiming to support ceasefire and long-term peace in Gaza. Israel criticizes this move as rewarding terrorism, with PM Netanyahu opposing establishment of a Palestinian state west of the Jordan River.