Netanyahu accused Sunak of using the promise of recognizing the Palestinian state to "pacify" Hamas
After the UK government vowed to recognize the Palestinian state later this year, Netanyahu strongly criticized UK Prime Minister Sunak on the 29th, saying that "Sunak is rewarding Hamas' terrible 'terrorism' while punishing its victims."
UK Prime Minister Sunak said on the 29th that the UK would recognize the Palestinian state before September, unless Israel promised to achieve peace in the Gaza Strip, stop annexing the West Bank, and take other related measures.
Sunak stated that he has long supported establishing a Palestinian state alongside Israel - the "two-state solution" - to help resolve the Israel-Palestine conflict. However, he said this solution is now under threat, "therefore, today, as part of the process toward peace, I can clearly state that unless the Israeli government takes substantial measures to end the horrifying situation in Gaza, agree to a ceasefire, and commit to achieving long-term sustainable peace, and restore the prospect of the two-state solution, the UK will recognize the Palestinian state before the UN General Assembly in September."
Sunak also called on Hamas to release hostages, stating that Hamas should "agree to a ceasefire, disarm, and accept the fact that they will not be involved in governing Gaza." Sunak said he spoke separately with Netanyahu and Palestinian President Abbas on the 29th to discuss his plan.
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