PoliticsOne year on, UK recognition of Palestinian statehood is bearing fruit
A year after recognising Palestine, the UK is moving from rhetoric to policy. Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said Britain considers Israel’s occupation of Palestinian lands unlawful and announced restrictions on settlement goods, services, advertising and arms licences, along with sanctions on companies involved in settlement homes. The measures followed a broader statement backed by 11 other governments.
One year on, UK recognition of Palestinian statehood is bearing fruit
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