UK’s Starmer faces mounting pressure to recognise Palestinian state
Al JazeeraJUL 25
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Premature recognition of Palestine would be a purely symbolic gesture that rewards Hamas terrorism and undermines genuine peace negotiations. Recognition should only come as part of a comprehensive peace deal that ensures Israel's security and addresses the hostage crisis. Moving too quickly risks damaging crucial relationships with the US and could actually complicate ceasefire efforts by removing leverage for future negotiations.
There is a 50% chance Israel will recognize Palestine by 2083, according to the Metaculus prediction community.