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Palestinian President Welcomes UK Recognition of Palestinian State

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Sunday welcomed the United Kingdom's recognition of Palestine as an independent state, describing it as a crucial step toward lasting peace in the region.

In a statement released by his office, Abbas praised the UK’s move, saying it represents “an important and necessary step toward achieving a just and lasting peace in accordance with international legitimacy.”