The unprecedented geopolitical shift of a century is evident in this context!
“Xinhua International Headlines” on WeChat.
A report titled “UK: to Recognize Palestine, Israel: Refuses” was published daily.
In the view of Mr. Hai Shu, it seems somewhat surprising for both Israel and the United States, but not beyond the expectations of France or even many European Union countries! Moreover, if as Prime Minister Starmer suggests, the UK will recognize the Palestinian state during the United Nations General Assembly session in…
According to Xinhua News Agency reports, the British Prime Minister’s Office issued a statement on the 27th saying, “If Israel does not take substantive action to end the horrific conditions in the Gaza Strip and commit to achieving long-term sustainable peace, the UK will recognize the Palestinian state before the UN General Assembly opens in… to maintain the viability of the ‘two-state solution’.”
Given that the UK has stated its prerequisite for recognizing the Palestinian state, why does Xinhua News Agency’s headline seem to suggest that the UK will recognize the Palestinian state?
The reason lies in Israel’s current attitude, which is fundamentally unwilling to cooperate with the UK.
Whether it’s the change in the “horrible conditions in the Gaza Strip” mentioned by the UK or the pursuit of “long-term sustainable peace,” Israel has made no mention of these matters in its foreign ministry declarations or Prime Minister Netanyahu’s statements!
The Israeli Foreign Ministry’s statement is somewhat baffling, claiming “refusal to recognize the Palestinian state proposed by the UK.”
Is there any logical paradox here? After all, what right does the UK have to refuse such a declaration? If they insist on refusing this declaration outright, what practical significance does it hold? To be honest, the refusal by Israel leaves one scratching their head.
Netanyahu’s statement is a clear threat or a curse, to say the least.
He claims, “If the UK recognizes the Palestinian state, then this act will threaten the UK itself and is doomed to fail.”
Given the clear stances of Israel, it is evident that through logical reasoning, Britain will formally recognize the Palestinian state this year.
On the 1st, Jonathan Reynolds, the UK’s Secretary of State for Business and Trade, publicly stated that the UK would recognize the Palestinian state during this parliamentary term. Reynolds even claimed that such action could not be merely “symbolic.”
Earlier, Stummer had issued a statement on the situation in Gaza on the 2nd, condemning Israel’s military escalation in Gaza and its obstruction of humanitarian aid.
Stummer mentioned how to advance the Middle East peace process and urgently demanded a ceasefire.
“Recognizing the Palestinian state is one step,” he said.
Reynolds revealed to Sky News that the UK government would recognize the Palestinian state during this parliamentary term.
Stummer spoke out because it was not just because about
30% of British MPs signed a letter to Prime Minister Stummer, calling for the recognition of the Palestinian state by the British government.
The figure of “30%” exceeded the total number of British MPs, meaning that as the Prime Minister of the UK, Stummer must take this public opinion index seriously.
Stummer (left) and Macron
However, Uncle Hao wants to say that besides France, the current British government might also be encouraged to recognize the Palestinian state. In an article previously titled ”
The US and the UK are all talking about Macron, but their tone seems to have changed!”, Uncle Hao mentioned that French President Macron has officially announced that France will formally recognize the Palestinian state this year. At that time, a British government source who preferred to remain anonymous said, “In recognizing the Palestinian state, the French tried to pull us onto the boat, but we were somewhat reserved about it.”
Is there real reservation or just pretended reservation? At that time, I judged that whether or not to join the “boat” of France, Stummer could not remain silent!
Currently, it appears that Stamour is determined to embark on the “ship” to France. Even in a pre-recorded video, Stamour mentioned the time and place of Britain’s recognition of the Palestinian state—
During the United Nations General Assembly held in New York.
Lamy spoke at the UN headquarters
Photo: News Weibo client
On the 2nd, British Foreign Secretary Lamy announced during the implementation of the “Two-State Solution” international conference held at the UN headquarters that Britain would recognize the Palestinian state during the United Nations General Assembly in
The Prime Minister, then the Business and Trade Secretary, and finally the Foreign Secretary, all speaking in different contexts, clearly indicates that the recognition of the Palestinian state by Britain has been largely finalized!
It must be said, Israel’s fury is unsurprising, as expected!
Netanyahu even stated that Stamour’s actions were “rewarding Hamas’s brutal terrorist acts and punishing its victims.”
The question arises whether Netanyahu went to the United Nations and some relevant departments of the United Nations member states to verify whether most countries around the world consider the Islamic Jihad Movement (Hamas) a terrorist organization? Has it been included in the list of terrorists?
On the 2nd, Israeli Defense Forces Chief of Staff Zalman (previously second from left) inspected the Israeli ground forces in southern Gaza
(Photo provided by the Israel Defense Forces)
In rebutting Britain, Netanyahu spoke with great ease. It seemed like Hamas was an inherent terrorist, and what about Israel’s killings in the Gaza Strip? Can’t Palestinians be human? Is killing Palestinian civilians something that can be forgiven or even right?
Netanyahu also made statements in related contexts:
“A holy war nation located on the border of Israel threatens Israel today, tomorrow it will threaten Britain.”
The issue is, who allowed so-called Jews who have wandered outside for over two thousand years to come to the Middle East after World War II?
Isn’t it the Palestinians?
On the 1st, in the southern suburb of Tel Aviv, a man holds the body of an Israeli airstrike victim. Photo: Xinhua News Agency
On the 1st, in Khan Younis, the southern Gaza Strip, a Palestinian woman mourns her deceased loved one at a distribution point. Photo: Xinhua News Agency
Of course, during that time, Palestine had been under British rule.
Faced with Jewish violence and American non-cooperation, as Arabs and Jews could not reach an agreement on the ground, Britain submitted the Palestinian issue to the United Nations, eventually withdrawing from Palestine under the guise of neutrality.
Could Netanyahu believe that this historical period, amidst the accelerated decline of the British Empire, would affect the decision-making of Prime Minister Stummer and his government today?
Uncle Hai has to say, the UK’s decision to recognize the state of Palestine is indeed more decisive than France’s. It might not be due to pressure from French President Macron.
On the 1st, photos taken by Xinhua News Agency from the Israeli side along the border between Israel and Gaza.
It’s worth noting that under the special relationship between the US and the UK, Britain has made a clear policy shift that is distinct from the US. This also serves as a highlight for Britain’s imminent recognition of the state of Palestine.
The great transformation of the century has been evident here!
Since the new round of conflicts between Israel and Palestine began in 2020, according to Xinhua News Agency.
Tens of thousands of Palestinians have died in the conflict, nearly ten thousand have been injured. The ceasefire talks have broken down. Netanyahu has declared himself ill and is avoiding prosecution within the country. We wonder if he has considered how to end the conflict soon?