In the last few days, the question of the birth of a Palestinian state has returned central to the international debate. Emmanuel Macron, president of France, and Keir Starmer, premier of the United Kingdom, have officially announced their intention to do an assist to the Palestinians. First the French president, paid by Trump. And now the English premier who almost seems to go to the rescue of the Elysée that has remained isolated these days.
France announces the official recognition of Palestine
The position of the United States and international reactions
For his part, Keir Starmer, British premier, had maintained a prudent position up to this moment, specifying that London is committed to recognizing Palestine only “when the conditions of status will be reached”.
The new turning point of the United Kingdom and the conditions placed in Israel
Israel’s answers
The Israeli Foreign Ministry has criticized the new British position, stating that the change of course “constitutes a reward for Hamas and damages the efforts to reach a ceasefire in Gaza and a picture for the release of the hostages”. In the meantime, France has announced the launch of 40 tons of aid on the Gaza strip. Jean-Noël Barrot said that these launches will take place in collaboration with the Jordan authorities, through four flights. There are 700 tons of Italian flour coming from Jordan to Gaza in total, as part of the “Food for Gaza” program, in addition to the 800 tons already sent in the previous days.
Italy reiterates the need for two states and greater aid for Gaza
Antonio Tajani, vice premier and Italian foreign minister, reiterated that Italy supports the solution of “two peoples and two states”. Tajani has declared that the possible recognition of a Palestinian state must take place only if Palestine also recognizes the state of Israel at the same time. Tajani also stressed that Italy “is the country that has welcomed more refugees from Gaza”. He asked for “an immediate ceased fire” and recalled: “We can no longer accept carnage and famine”.
The reactions of the Middle Eastern countries
Saudi Arabia called the French decision “historical”, hoping that other countries follow the example of Paris. The Saudi Foreign Ministry explained that this initiative reaffirms “the consent of the international community on the right of the Palestinian people to self -determination and on the creation of an independent state on the borders of 1967”. In Great Britain, while some ministers push for rapid actions such as those of France, some division is recorded within the Labor party. In the meantime, escaped like Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana are taking sides in the front line in the defense of the Palestinian cause.
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