Why did the UK say it will recognise a Palestinian state?

Why did the UK say it will recognise a Palestinian state?

The UK calls on Israel to start negotiations on a two-state solution and take decisive action to put an end to the horror in Gaza.

If Israel doesn’t start the horrors in Gaza and engages in two-state negotiations, the United Kingdom won’t accept Palestinian statehood.

The move has been criticized by Israel and the US.

What significance does the UK’s decision have?

Presenter: James Bays

Guests:

Former British deputy foreign secretary and Conservative MP Alan Duncan

Former British diplomat and UN head of Middle East affairs, Carne Ross

Source: Aljazeera

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