Following Trump’s state visit, Keir Starmer is finally moving towards recognising Palestinian statehood. This is generally quite unexpected considering Keir’s stance on Israel, his weapons donations, the fact he himself is a zionist, and him declaring Palestine Action, the group of peaceful protesters a terrorist organisation. Deputy PM David Lammy, has said “It will not change the position on the ground.” presumably meaning this will not change their stance on Israel. This does mean however the Palestinian Authority is due to get their official embassy. This makes a total of 140 countries officially recognising Palestinian Statehood.
This makes a total of 140 countries officially recognising Palestinian Statehood.
Every time another country joins that list, my faith in humanity grows a little bit.
As does my loathing of my country’s awful foreign minister/former prime minister who vehemently refuses to do so in spite of the overwhelming majority of the people wanting him to.
We’re up to 72.5% of UN countries.
Whew! Just in time /s /s /s
