ISRAEL: THIRTY YEARS OF FAILURES AND ERRORS

The United Kingdom is considering diplomatic recognition of the state of Palestine, the head of the Foreign Office and former Prime Minister, David Cameron, said this week; an announcement that has not surprised British politicians, aware of this political turn.

Cameron has also criticized Israel for its military action in Gaza, stating that this can be framed in “30 years of failures and errors” of the Jewish state. At the same time he has highlighted the “irreversible” nature of a political solution based on the existence of two states, Israel and Palestine, coexisting peacefully.

He also said: “We have a responsibility there because we should be starting to set out what a Palestinian state would look like; what it would comprise; how it would work,” he said. “As that happens, we, with allies, will look at the issue of recognizing a Palestinian state, including at the United Nations. This could be one of the things that helps to make this process irreversible.”

The UK has unveiled a 5-point plan to resolve the issue of hostages still held captive by Hamas in Gaza. This document emphasizes that the Palestinian government will have absolute authority in the West Bank and the Palestinian enclave, without including an Israeli military presence in the territory.

Cameron has stressed that London's objective is not to support a ceasefire of a few months in Gaza, but to find a solution that guarantees peace in the region "for years."

Israel, however, maintains an absolutely contrary position, since it opposes the existence of an independent Palestine with all the attributes of a state recognized by the United Nations. On the other hand, neither does the government led by the radical Netanyahu consider it possible for the “Tsahal” forces that occupy it to withdraw from the West Bank, even though this violates international legality.

Despite Cameron's criticism of Israel. The United Kingdom does not share the accusations of genocide in Gaza made by the South African government before the International Court of Justice (ICJ). This body, dependent on the United Nations, has demanded that Israel do everything possible to avoid military actions in the enclave, which could be classified as genocide.



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