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The Digest:
A significant geopolitical shift is underway as Western nations take a decisive stand on Middle East peace. In a seemingly coordinated move, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia have formally recognized Palestine as an independent state, a major step aimed at reinvigorating the stalled two-state solution and isolating Hamas.
Key Points:
- UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the decision in a video on X (Twitter).
- He stated the move is a "pledge" for a better future for both Palestinians and Israelis.
- Canada's PM Mark Carney and Australia's PM Anthony Albanese made simultaneous announcements.
- The recognition is effective immediately from September 21, 2025.
- The leaders emphasized that this move is not a reward for Hamas, which they say can have no future role.
- Palestinian Foreign Minister Varsen Aghabekian Shahin hailed it as a significant step toward sovereignty.
- Israel's Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir condemned it as a "reward for jihadist Hamas."
Sources: TheCable Nigeria
