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Telegraph
a day ago
- Politics
- Telegraph
UK recognition of Palestinian statehood carries risks – even with US approval
Any British prime minister considering the supremely sensitive question of whether to recognise Palestine as a state will have to weigh America's likely reaction. When Emmanuel Macron, the French president, announced that France would take this step, Marco Rubio, the US secretary of state, instantly condemned a 'reckless decision' that 'serves Hamas propaganda' and 'sets back peace'. Sir Keir Starmer will want to avoid that kind of vitriol from his closest ally if he goes ahead. Later this week, he will summon the Cabinet for an emergency meeting to endorse what Downing Street describes as a British plan for 'sustainable peace' in the Middle East. This will include recognising Palestine as a state, although the timing remains unclear. Donald Trump's conciliatory words in Scotland on Monday will have given Sir Keir a measure of reassurance. Asked whether recognition could be a step towards peace, Mr Trump replied: 'I'm not going to take a position – I don't mind him [Sir Keir] taking a position.' Not minding whether Britain proceeds with recognition is a long way from denouncing a reckless move that would only serve Hamas. Mr Rubio would need to check with the White House before censuring Britain as fervently as he criticised France.
Al Jazeera
4 days ago
- Politics
- Al Jazeera
France's decision to recognise Palestine ups pressure on UK's Starmer
France's decision to recognise Palestine ups pressure on UK's Starmer NewsFeed UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, under pressure to recognise a Palestinian state, said he would do so only as part of a wider peace deal. His Labour-led government is facing growing calls to recognise a Palestinian state after France said it will and a cross-party group of parliamentarians urged Starmer to act before it is too late. Video Duration 00 minutes 35 seconds 00:35 Video Duration 01 minutes 47 seconds 01:47 Video Duration 01 minutes 31 seconds 01:31 Video Duration 01 minutes 40 seconds 01:40 Video Duration 02 minutes 57 seconds 02:57 Video Duration 03 minutes 36 seconds 03:36 Video Duration 03 minutes 40 seconds 03:40
