The UK Foreign Office faces increasing pressure from Labour MPs to recognize Palestinian statehood, particularly as France prepares to co-chair a pivotal UN conference in June. Emily Thornberry, head of the foreign affairs committee, advocates for recognition in concert with allies. Chris Doyle cautions that delayed action could lead to irreversible changes on the ground, citing Israel’s potential annexation of the West Bank. The UK’s official stance suggests recognition will come at the right moment, but previous remarks indicate a willingness to act sooner rather than later.
The Foreign Office is under pressure from Labour MPs to recognize a Palestinian state as France prepares to lead a UN conference on the matter.
Emily Thornberry emphasized that the time is ripe for the UK to recognize Palestinian statehood, stating that action needs to be taken with allies like France.
Chris Doyle warned that if the UK fails to act soon, it may be too late, as Israel is pushing towards the effective annexation of the West Bank.
The Foreign Office maintains that recognition of Palestine will occur at the 'appropriate moment,' though past statements suggest it need not wait for a two-state solution.
Collection
[
|
...
]