September, Friday 20, 2024

Lord Cameron suggests that the United Kingdom is contemplating acknowledging Palestine as a sovereign state


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The UK is considering recognizing Palestine as a state earlier than previously planned, according to the Foreign Secretary. Lord Cameron expressed the importance of providing Palestinians with a political pathway to encourage peace in the Middle East. He also urged Israel to allow more humanitarian support into Gaza and criticized the return of British aid at the border. Lord Cameron stated that the last 30 years have been a failure for Israel in terms of providing security to its citizens. He emphasized that the establishment of a Palestinian state and irreversible progress towards a two-state solution are crucial. Lord Cameron proposed that Britain should outline what a Palestinian state would look like and consider recognizing it, potentially at the United Nations, to help make the process irreversible. He also discussed the importance of a sustainable ceasefire in Gaza and the need for a set of political arrangements to deliver a long-term solution. Despite the challenges, Lord Cameron stressed that giving up is not an option and that recognizing Israel's security failures is essential for achieving true peace and progress.