U.K., Canada and Australia recognize a Palestinian state, despite U.S. opposition

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney meet before the start of the G7 summit at Parliament Hill on June 15, 2025 in Ottawa, Canada.

The designation from U.S. allies follows U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer's meeting with President Trump last week.

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