A senior Labour MP, Emily Thornberry, advocates for UK recognition of a Palestinian state, citing the ongoing violence in Gaza and the significant death toll since October 2023. Thornberry highlights the need for a ceasefire and a two-state solution to ensure peace. Pressure is mounting on the UK Foreign Office, supported by nearly 60 Labour MPs, to acknowledge Palestinian statehood, especially with France and Saudi Arabia co-chairing an upcoming international conference aimed at recognizing Palestine. While recognizing Palestine alone will not resolve the conflict, Thornberry argues it can add political momentum.
Emily Thornberry emphasized that to end the ongoing violence in Gaza, the UK must recognize a Palestinian state, ensuring both Israeli and Palestinian states exist securely side by side.
The recognition of Palestine by the UK, backed by nearly 60 Labour MPs, is seen as crucial for providing political momentum toward a feasible solution in the region.
Thornberry acknowledged that recognition alone will not resolve the conflict but identifies its potential to generate necessary political pressure in favor of peace efforts in the Middle East.
French president Emmanuel Macron's recent statements reinforced the belief among some British politicians that a two-state solution is essential for achieving long-term stability and peace.
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