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UK to Recognize Palestine at UN, Conditional on Israel

8/2/2025

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The UK is poised to recognize Palestine at the UN General Assembly in September, but only if Israel meets certain conditions. Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds emphasized that negotiations with Hamas are off the table, while legal experts voiced concerns over the recognition's adherence to international law. Gareth Thomas argued that this move is in line with the Montevideo Convention.

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The UK is poised to recognize Palestine at the UN General Assembly in September, but only if Israel meets certain conditions. Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds emphasized that negotiations with Hamas are off the table, while legal experts voiced concerns over the recognition's adherence to international law. Gareth Thomas argued that this move is in line with the Montevideo Convention.