Recognition of Palestinian state is “crucial first step on the path to peace” - TUC
Responding to the UK government’s formal recognition of the Palestinian state, TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak said:
“Recognition of the Palestinian state is a crucial first step on the path to peace with a two-state solution at its heart.
“Israel must now end its assault on Gaza and commit to a political process to reach a just and lasting peace.
“This will not happen without further international pressure. In recognising Palestine, the UK government has taken an important and welcome step - but there is more still to do.
“Just last week, a UN Commission of Inquiry concluded that the Israeli government is committing genocide in Gaza. None of us can turn a blind eye to these atrocities happening in plain sight.
“That’s why the UK government should immediately suspend our trade deal with Israel, end all licence for arms traded with Israel in line with international law, and put sanctions on Israeli politicians who have incited war crimes.”
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