US EditionStarmer faces pressure to recognise Palestinian state immediately
UNITED KINGDOM, JUL 26 – More than 220 UK MPs urge immediate recognition of Palestine to address the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, following France as the first G7 country to commit to statehood.
- On July 26, a group of 221 MPs from various political parties urged the UK Government to officially acknowledge Palestine as a state ahead of a UN meeting in New York scheduled for next week.
- This development comes after France declared on Thursday night its intention to officially acknowledge Palestine at a United Nations summit taking place in September, aiming to encourage greater international backing.
- The demand arises amid ongoing violence in Gaza where more than 59,500 Palestinians have died and starvation worsens under disputed Israeli restrictions and control of aid.
- Sir Keir Starmer emphasized that Palestinians have an undeniable right to statehood and stated that achieving a ceasefire would pave the way for Palestine's recognition and the establishment of a two-state solution.
- Recognition by the UK would mark a major policy shift signaling support for peace efforts but faces concerns about Israel's reaction and possible US opposition.
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