From the website of the State of Palestine, Palestinian Mission in London, following the British Government’s decision to recognise the State of Palestine:
H.E. Ambassador Husam Zomlot said: “Today is not just about Palestine, but about Britain’s fulfillment of a solemn responsibility. This long-overdue recognition marks an end to Britain’s denial of the Palestinian people’s inalienable right to self-determination, freedom, and independence in our homeland. It marks an irreversible step towards justice, peace, and the correction of historic wrongs, including Britain’s colonial legacy, the Balfour Declaration, and its role in the dispossession of the Palestinian people. Today’s decision by the United Kingdom to recognise the State of Palestine comes amidst Israel’s ongoing genocide in Gaza and ethnic cleansing in the West Bank. Recognition must now be followed by action. This foundational step must translate into immediate, concrete, and consequential measures, to acknowledge and halt the genocide, end the occupation and the culture of impunity that sustains it, reverse the expansion of illegal settlements, and uphold international law. This includes the adoption of comprehensive sanctions, a full arms embargo, and accountability for those responsible for war crimes [. . .] “. click here.