聯合王國首相致函阿巴斯總統

【雙魚之論】
It is my considered view that, while the terrorist attack perpetrated by Hamas on October 7, 2023, constitutes a crime against humanity, Israel’s military response in Gaza has exceeded the bounds of necessity. This disproportionate action and retributive approach have inadvertently advanced the final phase of the State of Palestine’s state-building process—namely, recognition by major powers. Yet, I question the propriety of granting state recognition with conditional stipulations, given that such recognition, once bestowed, cannot be rescinded unless the state itself is destroyed or annexed.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's letter to President Abbas: 21 September 2025    GOV.UK 20250921

謹此通知並正式記錄，自2025年9月21日起，大不列顛及北愛爾蘭聯合王國正式承認巴勒斯坦國為一個主權獨立的國家。

這一歷史性決定表明聯合王國支持巴勒斯坦人民自決權，包括其建國權利。兩國方案仍是實現該地區公正與持久和平的唯一途徑。我讚揚您在改革方面所作的重要承諾，並重申我對您在建設巴勒斯坦國過程中實現這些承諾的支持。

我深知聯合王國在中東地區所扮演的歷史角色。1917年，英國支持為猶太人民建立民族家園的原則，同時指出不得損害現有非猶太社群的公民和宗教權利。今天作出這一決定，我重申聯合王國對巴勒斯坦人民建立巴勒斯坦國的承諾，以及我們對兩國方案的持久支持，確保巴勒斯坦人和以色列人能夠和平、安全地比鄰共存。

聯合王國期待英國人民與巴勒斯坦人民之間開啟友誼與合作的新時代。我們的外交大臣將致函您的外交部長，以推進建立全面外交關係的進程。

我很榮幸於本月早些時候在唐寧街接待您。我期待我們兩國之間建立密切而富有建設性的關係。

I have the honour to inform you and place on record that from today, 2 1 September 2025, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland formally recognises the State of Palestine as a sovereign and independent state.

This historic decision affirms the United Kingdom’s support for the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination, including to statehood. A two-state solution remains the only pathway to a just and lasting peace for the region. I commend the important commitments you have made on reform and reiterate my support as you deliver them to build the Palestinian state.

I am conscious of the historical role that the United Kingdom has played in the Middle East. In 1 91 7, Britain supported the principle of a national home for the Jewish people, noting that nothing shall be done which may prejudice the civil and religious rights of existing non-Jewish communities. In making this decision today, I reaffirm the United Kingdom’s commitment to a Palestinian State for the Palestinian people, and our enduring support for a two-state solution in which Palestinians and Israelis live side by side in peace and security.

The United Kingdom looks forward to a new era of friendship and cooperation between the British and Palestinian peoples. Our Foreign Secretary will write to your Foreign Minister to take forward the process of establishing full diplomatic relations.

I was honoured to host you at Downing Street earlier this month. I look forward to a close and constructive relationship between our two States.