220 MPs call for Starmer to recognise Palestinian state
Summary
More than 220 Members of Parliament (MPs) in the UK have asked Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer to recognize a Palestinian state. These MPs believe that such recognition would promote peace in the region. Sir Keir Starmer stated that any recognition should be part of a larger plan for lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians.Key Facts
- Over 220 UK MPs from nine political parties signed a letter asking for the recognition of a Palestinian state.
- More than half of the MPs who signed are from the Labour party.
- The letter suggests that recognizing Palestine would support the idea of a two-state solution.
- France has already committed to recognizing a Palestinian state within months.
- Sir Keir Starmer emphasized that any recognition must be part of a broader peace plan.
- A joint statement by the UK, France, and Germany supported an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and emphasized security for both Palestinians and Israelis.
- The UN reported that over 1,000 Palestinians have died trying to get food aid in the last two months.
- Israel denies targeting civilians and attributes malnutrition issues to Hamas.
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