UK lawmakers urge Foreign Secretary Lammy to recognise Palestinian state
Summary
Nearly 60 lawmakers from the UK have asked Foreign Secretary David Lammy to officially recognize Palestine as a state and to push back against Israel's plans to relocate Palestinians in Gaza. They are worried that these plans could lead to "ethnic cleansing," and are urging more action to support a two-state solution.Key Facts
- 59 British lawmakers from the Labour Party wrote to the Foreign Secretary, David Lammy.
- The letter opposes Israel’s plans to move Palestinians in Gaza to a "humanitarian city."
- The lawmakers describe moving Gaza’s population as potential "ethnic cleansing."
- They call for the UK to recognize Palestine to support a two-state solution.
- French President Emmanuel Macron also supports recognizing Palestine as a state.
- Criticism includes Israel's new camps in Gaza, where many Palestinians face hardships, including starvation.
- At least 819 Palestinians have died waiting for food at these relief sites.
- UK might apply more actions against Israel if no ceasefire is reached in Gaza.
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