For Immediate Release,
LONDON, September 21, 2025 – The Palestinian Mission to the United Kingdom welcomes the British Government’s historic decision to formally recognise the State of Palestine.
H.E. Ambassador Husam Zomlot said: “Today is not just about Palestine, but about Britain’s fulfilment of a solemn responsibility. This long-overdue recognition marks an end to Britain’s denial of the Palestinian people’s inalienable right to self-determination, freedom, and independence in our homeland. It marks an irreversible step towards justice, peace, and the correction of historic wrongs, including Britain’s colonial legacy, the Balfour Declaration, and its role in the dispossession of the Palestinian people.
Today’s decision by the United Kingdom to recognise the State of Palestine comes amidst Israel’s ongoing genocide in Gaza and ethnic cleansing in the West Bank”.
The Ambassador underscored: “Recognition must now be followed by action. This foundational step must translate into immediate, concrete, and consequential measures, to acknowledge and halt the genocide, end the occupation and the culture of impunity that sustains it, reverse the expansion of illegal settlements, and uphold international law. This includes the adoption of comprehensive sanctions, a full arms embargo, and accountability for those responsible for war crimes.”
The Ambassador also expressed his gratitude, stating: “We thank the UK government for taking this significant step towards peace and justice, and we extend our deepest gratitude to the people of the United Kingdom and Members of Parliament whose steadfast support made this moment possible.
Above all, this moment belongs to the people of Palestine. It is the fruit of more than a century of struggle, sacrifice, steadfastness, and love of our homeland. It is because of their resilience that the State of Palestine is being recognised here today”.
Dr. Zomlot concluded: “Today marks the opening of a new chapter. We will continue to work, with partners in the UK and around the world, towards the realisation of a free, sovereign, and thriving State of Palestine and the fulfilment of all the rights of our people: freedom, equality, and a just resolution for Palestinian refugees in accordance with international law.”
