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"Recognition of a Palestinians state is a gesture that changes nothing on the ground. It doesn't legitimize a Palestinian state, it simply makes Britain irrelevant to the to the conflict and to other issues in the region.Not only France.
“As a dual British-Israeli citizen who survived 471 days in Hamas captivity, I am deeply saddened by your decision,” wrote Damari on X.
“It sends a dangerous message: that violence earns legitimacy,” continued the former abductee, who was kidnapped from her home in Kibbutz Kfar Aza during the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas-led massacre, losing two of her fingers in the process.
“By legitimizing a state entity while Hamas still controls Gaza and continues its campaign of terror, you are not promoting a solution; you are prolonging the conflict,” tweeted Damari. “Recognition under these conditions emboldens extremists and undermines any hope for genuine peace. Shame on you.”
‘Shame on you,’ ex-hostage tells Starmer over Palestinian state bid
The U.K.'s announced intention to recognize such a state is “not diplomacy—it is a moral failure,” said the British-Israeli dual citizen, who was a Hamas captive for 471 days.www.jns.org
It is interesting to note that this same British government that claims to care so much for the condition of the Palestinians is working hard to block its own immigration courts from granting asylum to Palestinians suffering under those conditions. It appears the UK cares about the Palestinians only to the extent it allows them to attack Israe.
Palestinian family ask UK court to force officials to help them leave Gaza
Foreign office has declined to assist family of six, who already have permission to join a relative in Britain
www.theguardian.com
