Hamas calls UK recognition of Palestinian statehood a ‘victory’ and ‘justice’ for its cause
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The terrorist organization Hamas, which led the attacks against Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, declared the United Kingdom’s decision on Sunday to recognize Palestinian statehood was a “victory” and “justice” for their cause. They also said it sent a “clear message” to Israel.
“These developments represent a victory for Palestinian rights and the justice of our cause, and send a clear message: no matter how far the occupation goes in its crimes, it will never be able to erase our national rights,” said Mahmud Mardawi, a senior Hamas official.
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The victory declaration and decision by the U.K. came shortly before the second anniversary of Hamas’s deadly attack. Canada and Australia have also announced they would recognize a Palestinian state.
In addition to the victory declaration, Hamas said the recognition by the U.K., Canada, and Australia must feature “practical measures.” This would include the conclusion of “the genocidal war being waged against our people in the Gaza Strip and confronting the ongoing annexation and judaisation projects in the West Bank and Jerusalem,” Hamas said in a statement.
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced earlier on Sunday that his country would recognize a Palestinian state.