UK advises Israel on Palestinian statehood response

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper warned Israel against annexing parts of the West Bank following the UK’s recognition of Palestinian statehood, a significant policy shift announced by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. This move was condemned by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who argued it rewards terrorism, while Cooper emphasized the UK’s commitment to reviving hopes for a two-state solution amidst rising tensions.

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