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 by the three Commonwealth nations and longtime allies reflects growing outrage at Israel's conduct of the war in Gaza and the moves to thwart efforts to create a Palestinian state and its expansion West Bank settlements.

"Today, to revive the hope of peace for the Palestinians and Israelis, and a two state solution, the United Kingdom formally recognizes the State of Palestine," British Prime Minister ...