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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 21/09/2025

My statement on the formal recognition of the Palestinian state.

I welcome the announcement from the Prime Minister that the UK now recognises the Palestinian state.

This is a significant and important step that sets out our intended future relationship with the Middle East – one where there is a secure Israel and Palestinian state, including Gaza and the West Bank under the control of Palestinians.

However, there can be no two-state solution if there is no viable state left to call Palestine.

The horrific and ongoing killing of so many innocent civilians in Gaza is appalling and heartbreaking, and this intentional destruction of Palestinian life in Gaza cannot go on. There must be an immediate return to a ceasefire.

Hostages held in appalling conditions must be released without delay, much needed aid let in and the people of Gaza should be able to return to what is left of their homes and start rebuilding their shattered lives.