One year on, the UK’s recognition of Palestinian statehood is bearing fruit
- This week marks one year since the United Kingdom, along with nine other Western countries, recognised the State of Palestine.
- What shifted was politics, not policy: overwhelming support for the Palestinian cause by the British public finally persuaded the government to align with the law.
- For decades, the UK backed a two-state solution in words only.
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- This week marks one year since the United Kingdom, along with nine other Western countries, recognised the State of Palestine.
- What shifted was politics, not policy: overwhelming support for the Palestinian cause by the British public finally persuaded the government to align with the law.
- For decades, the UK backed a two-state solution in words only.
Sources: Al Jazeera