Martin commended the countries that had chosen to recognise the state of Palestine. Politics
The move came during a UN conference aimed at generating new support for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Politics
France and Saudia Arabia to host summit ahead of UN General Assembly Politics
The Palestinian Authority hailed the formal recognition as an “historic and courageous decision”. Politics
Berlin insists recognising Palestinian statehood can come only after wider peace process between Israelis and Palestinians Politics
Israeli officials reacted angrily to the fresh round of recognitions yesterday. Politics
The governments of the four countries all said their actions are part of an effort to bring about a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine. Politics
Move comes as Israel intensifies military action in Gaza and expansion of settlements in occupied West Bank Politics
Deputy prime minister David Lammy says recognition would preserve hope of two-state solution Politics
Deputy prime minister David Lammy says recognition would preserve hope of two-state solution Events
Number of western countries expected to recognise Palestinian state at UN General Assembly next week Politics
Britain, France, Australia, Canada, and Belgium set to formally recognise Palestinian state next week Politics