New Delhi, Sept. 22 -- The United Kingdom, Canada and Australia officially recognised Palestine as a state on 21 September. The move is seen as a significant shift in foreign policy of these nations and a step away from their alignment with the United States which has leaned towards Israel under Donad Trump administration.

The annoucement bt the three Commonwealth nations and longtime allies reflects growing outrage at Israel's conduct of the war in Gaza and the steps taken by the Israeli government to thwart efforts to create a Palestinian state, including by the continued expansion of settlements in the West Bank.

"Today, to revive the hope of peace for the Palestinians and Israelis, and a two state solution, the United Kingdom formal...