Starmer confirms formal UK recognition of Palestinian state
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Australia and Canada make similar announcements but move draws criticism from Israeli government and families of hostages held in Gaza.

Sir Keir Starmer is expected to announce the UK’s recognition of a Palestinian state in a statement on Sunday afternoon.

  • MrNesser@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    2 days ago

    It’s all pressure and politics, and that pressure can be applied via sanctions internationally when they are tied to that recognition.

    • queermunist she/her@lemmy.mlEnglish
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      2 days ago

      You’re just asserting that this applies pressure, but this disregards that the US acts as a pressure release valve. It is impossible to pressure the 51st state. They will never have any trouble obtaining finance, weapons, equipment, electronics, fuel, food, or energy.

      Until the US starts facing pressure there won’t be any effect on Israel.

      • MrNesser@lemmy.worldEnglish
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        2 days ago

        Honestly I just stared the possible outcomes of recognition. That’s the end of my interest in the matter.