The British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, has announced that the United Kingdom will recognize the state of Palestine in the case of Israel does not take “substantial measures” To end the serious situation that is lived in the Gaza Strip and accepts a high fire jointly with Hamas.
“The United Kingdom will recognize the State of Palestine before the United Nations General Assembly in September unless the Israeli government takes substantial measures To put an end to the terrible situation in Gaza, it agrees a high fire and commits to a long -term sustainable peace, reviving the perspective of a solution of two states, “Starmer said.
These measures include that “The UN resumes the supply of aid and making it clear that there will be no annexations in the West Bank”. Likewise, the Prime Minister has indicated that from the UN General Assembly the degree of compliance with the measures adopted will be evaluated.
“The status of Palestinian state is an inalienable right of the Palestinian people”Starmer has stressed, who understands that “it is not a gift from any neighbor”, while considering “essential for Israel’s long -term security.”
“We believe that a Alto El Fuego will not endure without urgent work in governance and security in Gazaand the perspective of a long -term political agreement. Therefore, we are preparing a plan with our key allies for long -term political negotiations and a solution of two states, “he added.
Similarly, he has influenced that “Hamas is a terrorist organization responsible for the atrocities of October 7.” “It should never be rewarded”he has asserted, while he has lost his supporters to “immediately release all hostages, sign a high immediate fire, accept that they will not participate in the Gaza government and commit to disarmament.”
On the other hand, Starmer has highlighted the United Kingdom’s commitment to “Relieve the humanitarian situation”after they have made different aerial releases on the enclave, as well as they have transferred injured children from Gaza to British hospitals.
Not surprisingly, the statements of the British prime minister occur after the French president, Emmanuel Macron, has reported that France will recognize Palestine in September within the UN General Assembly. This initiative, according to Macron, serves to stay “Faithful to its historical commitment to a fair and lasting peace in the Middle East.” In this way, the United Kingdom and France will join other Western countries, such as Spain, which have already made this decision.
In addition, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot has praised the determination taken by Starmer and has celebrated that they have been added “to the impulse created” by Paris To recognize Palestine.
“Together, through this transcendental decision and our combined efforts, We are ending the endless cycle of violence and reopening the perspective of peace in the region. A clear and fair idea, nothing and no one can resist it, “he added.
Starmer has already informed Palestine
After the announcement, the British Prime Minister has telephoned the president of the National Palestinian Authority, Mahmud Abás, and have had a conversation in which he has condemned “the terrible suffering that is lived in Gaza”, and has reiterated the “Need for a high fire”, as well as the delivery of humanitarian aid is expedited. Abbas has also celebrated the United Kingdom’s decision, and Hamas has reiterated must free the hostages, commit to disarmament and accept that Gaza will not govern.
Starmer has also maintained telephone contact with his Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu, before whom he has reiterated that “The terrorist atrocities perpetrated by Hamas on October 7, 2023 were abominable” And he has detailed that London “always” has condemned the attacks “with the greatest firmness.”
“He said that (United Kingdom remains) firm in your call to the immediate and unconditional liberation of all hostages that they are still retained with such cruelty, and that they are clear that Israel has the right to legitimate defense and security, “Netanyahu said.
