00:00That moment has now arrived.
00:04So today, to revive the hope of peace and a two-state solution,
00:12I state clearly, as Prime Minister of this great country,
00:18that the United Kingdom formally recognises the State of Palestine.
00:24We recognise the State of Israel more than 75 years ago as a homeland for the Jewish people.
00:35Today, we join over 150 countries who recognise a Palestinian state also.
00:43A pledge to the Palestinian and Israeli people that there can be a better future.
00:51I know the strength of feeling that this conflict provokes.
00:57We have seen it on our streets, in our schools, in conversations we've had with friends and family.
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