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PA mediaBritain will recognize a Palestinian kingdom in September until Israel “does not take important steps to end the terrible situation in Gaza”, Sir Kir Stmper has said.
The Prime Minister said that Israel should also fulfill other conditions, allowing a ceasefire to agree to a ceasefire and allow the United Nations to resume the supply of aid, or the UK will take steps in the September United Nations General Assembly.
The government has earlier stated that recognition should come as part of a peace process and when it can have maximum impact at one point.
However, the PM has been under increasing pressure – in which from his own MPs – to work more fast.
France too last week Announced that it would officially recognize a Palestinian state in September – The first of the world’s richest countries to do so.
In a statement, the Israeli Foreign Ministry said: “At this time, after changes in the situation of the British government, French steps and internal political pressures, forms a reward for Hamas and forms an effort to achieve an outline for the efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of the hostages.”
Giving a news conference after organizing an emergency cabinet meeting, Sir Kir said that he was now announcing the plan due to the “unbearable situation” in Gaza and worries that “a two-state solution is decreasing greatly”.
He told reporters that Britain’s goal “was under pressure with a viable and sovereign Palestinian kingdom with a safe secure Israel as never before.
The PM said that his “primary objective” was to improve the situation on the ground in Gaza, which involves assisting.
Sir Kir said that Britain would recognize a Palestinian state until the Israeli takes steps including the government:
- Agreed for a ceasefire
- Revising the possibility of a two-state solution, a long-term sustainable peace is committed to peace
- Allows the United Nations to resume support supply
- There will be no annexation in the West Bank, clarifying
Meanwhile, he said that Hamas should immediately leave all the hostages, sign up for a ceasefire, disproportionate and admit that he will not play any role in Gaza’s government.
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davi welcomed the government’s declaration as an “important step”, but urged the PM to immediately recognize Palestine, and “chase maximum action” to stop the human disaster in Gaza “.
He said: “Instead of using recognition, which should have been several months ago, as a bargained chip, the Prime Minister should completely close the arms sale and apply pressure to Israel, and should implement restrictions against the Israeli cabinet.”
Some 255 MPs have signed a letter to the government to immediately recognize a Palestinian state – including more than half of Labor MPs.
Labor MP Sarah Champion, who coordinated the letter, said it was “happy and relief” in the announcement.
“This will put political pressure on Israel and clarify what is happening in Gaza and the West Bank is completely unacceptable,” he said.
“However, I am upset that our recognition appears conditional on Israel’s actions.”
Conservatives and Reform UK has said that now is not the right time to take steps, arguing that it will reward Hamas for their attack on Israel on 7 October 2023.
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said that a Palestinian will not bring hostage home, not to end the war and will help in Gaza.
“This is a political posture that is its worst.”
The announcement took place in the weekend after a call between Sir Keir and the leaders of France and Germany, when Downing Street stated that the plan of a permanent route for a two-state solution was discussed.
However, German Chancellor Frederick Merz said that his government had no plans to recognize a Palestinian state in the near future, suggesting that it could “be one of the final stages to realize the two-state solution”.
Most countries – about 139 in all – formally recognize a Palestinian state.
However, many European nations, and significantly the United States says they will do so as part of a long -term resolution for struggle only.
Spain, Ireland and Norway Formally stepped in last yearDiplomatic pressure is expected to increase a ceasefire in Gaza to secure a ceasefire.
Representatives of Palestine currently have limited rights to participate in the United Nations activity, and the region is also recognized by various international organizations including the Arabian League.
Skptics argues that recognition is largely a symbolic gesture until the question on the leadership and border of the Palestinian state is addressed first.
The United Nations agencies have described the position of Gaza as a “man -made mass starvation”, which blames the humanitarian crisis on Israel, which controls the entry of all supply into the region.
Israel has insisted that there is no restriction on help delivery and “no starvation”.
In his statement, the PM confirmed that the UK assistance fell into the air in Gaza on Tuesday, as he also allowed the aid trucks to enter the land.
