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Palestinians: Recognition of States

Commons · Question 75014 · Tabled 4 Sep 2025 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record

Answered 3 Oct 2025

Question

Asked by Rachael Maskell

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to secure a deal with the Palestinian Authorities which recognises a future Palestine without the presence of Hamas or other terrorist organisations.

Answer

Answered by Hamish Falconer, 3 Oct 2025

I refer the Hon Member to the announcements made by the Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary on 21 September, further details of which can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-formally-recognises-palestinian-state.