Politics10/14/2025•BBC

Recognising Palestinian state helped get ceasefire, PM says

Recognising Palestinian state helped get ceasefire, PM says

The Prime Minister has stated that the UK's recognition of a Palestinian state contributed to the recent ceasefire in Gaza. The PM claims that the UK played a significant role in the negotiations, even though the final deal is attributed to former US President Donald Trump. The ceasefire, which came into effect on May 21st, ended 11 days of conflict between Israel and Hamas. The PM emphasizes the UK's influence behind the scenes, suggesting that its stance on the Palestinian issue helped facilitate the truce. While the former US administration is credited with brokering the ceasefire, the PM asserts that the UK's diplomatic efforts contributed to the successful outcome. The article highlights the Prime Minister's view that the UK's position on the Palestinian state recognition was a key factor in achieving the ceasefire agreement.

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