Live: Four Western powers recognise Palestinian state, Netanyahu says it 'will not happen'
Portugal joined Britain, Canada and Australia in formally recognising the state of Palestine on Sunday in a major diplomatic shift ahead of the UN General Assembly in New York, where the question of a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict will be front and centre. Blasting the move, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to expand settlement construction in the West Bank. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.
Portugal joined Britain, Canada and Australia in formally recognising the state of Palestine on Sunday in a major diplomatic shift ahead of the UN General Assembly in New York, where the question of a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict will be front and centre. Blasting the move, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to expand settlement construction in the West Bank. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.
