Failing PM Starmer took a step that will not bring peace any closer.
One hundred and eight years ago, United Kingdom’s Foreign Secretary Arthur James Balfour wrote a letter to Lord Walter Rothschild, leader of the British Jewish community, expressing support for the establishment of a ‘national home for the Jewish people’ in the British Possession of Palestine.
Later, in 1948, Israel was established as a state, and recognized in the United Nations.
And today, history repeated itself as farce, as failing British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has posted a video message on social media platform X announcing that the UK formally recognizes Palestine as a state.
The Telegraph reported:
“The Prime Minister said the move was intended ‘to revive the hope of peace for the Palestinians and Israelis’.
He adds: ‘Let’s be frank. Hamas is a brutal terror organization. Our call for a genuine two-state solution is the exact opposite of their hateful vision. We are clear this solution is not a reward for Hamas, because it means Hamas can have no future, no role in government, no role in security’.”
Today, to revive the hope of peace for the Palestinians and Israelis, and a two state solution, the United Kingdom formally recognises the State of Palestine. pic.twitter.com/yrg6Lywc1s
— Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) September 21, 2025
Starmer said in the video: “In the face of the growing horror in the Middle East, we are acting to keep alive the possibility of peace and of a two-state solution. That means a safe and secure Israel alongside a viable Palestinian state – at the moment we have neither. So, today, to revive the hope of peace and a two-state solution I state clearly, as prime minister of this great country that the United Kingdom formally recognizes the state of Palestine.”
Under heavy criticism for his move, both at home and abroad, Starmer insists he is not ‘rewarding Hamas’ with his recognition of the Palestine state.
“We are clear this solution is not a reward for Hamas, because it means Hamas can have no future, no role in government, no role in security.”
With this decision, Palestine will have an official embassy in the UK, with full diplomatic rights in Britain.
“Critics said it was a ‘reward for terrorism’ and will have no immediate impact on the war in Gaza, while the families of hostages held by Hamas has said it will ‘complicate’ the return of their relatives.”
BREAKING: Keir Starmer declares the UK officially recognises the State of Palestine
A brother of a hostage still held by Hamas says:
‘This is like saying to Hamas: It’s OK. You can keep starving them.’ pic.twitter.com/XF6Esu8P7V
— GB News (@GBNEWS) September 21, 2025
Only 13% of the British public agree with Keir Starmer’s desire for the UK to recognise a Palestinian state without conditions. Only 11% of Labour voters agree with him. Even most Green voters disagree.
More than ever, pray for the hostages.
️️https://t.co/QagtCPqLWj pic.twitter.com/XWIM0vSD4a— Anthony Boutall (@anthonyboutall) September 20, 2025
The Prime Minister is wrong to recognise a Palestinian state.
This is a reward for the Hamas terrorists and will do nothing to bring about peace.
— Nigel Farage MP (@Nigel_Farage) September 21, 2025
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