According to a number of **30**, British Foreign Secretary David Cameron said on the evening of the 29th local time that Britain will consider recognizing the state of Palestine, which will help make the two-state solution an "irreversible" process and will become a landmark diplomatic moment.
Screenshot of the British "Guardian" ** report.
According to reports, at a reception for diplomats from Middle Eastern countries in London that night, Cameron said that Britain had a responsibility to design the future of the Palestinian state, and that the Palestinians must have a "political vision" and see "irreversible progress" in the two-state solution.
We should begin to plan what a Palestinian state will look like, what it will consist of, and how it will function. At that time, we will consider, together with our allies, the recognition of the State of Palestine, including in the United Nations".
Screenshot of BBC News report.
Since his appointment as British foreign secretary in November last year, Cameron has visited the Middle East several times. Earlier, at a meeting in Jerusalem, he urged the Israeli prime minister to push for a two-state solution to bring peace to both peoples. On his return to London, he said in the British Parliament that the UK would consider the measures "when the time comes".
A few days ago, Cameron also announced the UK's "five-point plan" to resolve the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, including the formation of a new Palestinian ** for the West Bank and Gaza; eliminating Hamas's ability to attack Israel; the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas; providing security guarantees to Israel; and the removal of "key Hamas leaders" from Gaza, among others.
Screenshot of the Jerusalem Post** report.
However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has consistently rejected repeated pressure from allies, including the United States, to accept a two-state solution, saying it would "endanger the state of Israel."
On January 18, Netanyahu once again reiterated his and his leadership of the Israeli far-right** that have long opposed the two-state solution, saying that the Palestinian parliament has become a platform for attacking Israel, and that Israel "must securely control the entire territory west of the Jordan River."
Screenshot of the Associated Press report.
Netanyahu stressed: "We will not rest until we achieve an absolute victory." ”
Such a strong refusal soon aroused the discontent of the United States and Britain.
Netanyahu speaks at a press conference on January 18. (Picture from The Times of Israel**.)
Wang Jin, assistant director of the Institute of Middle East Studies at Northwest University, pointed out in an interview with Global News Broadcasting of ** Radio and Television that Cameron's statement that Britain is ready to recognize the state of Palestine shows that those countries that have greater influence on the Palestinian-Israeli issue have realized that they should find more ways to help the current round of Palestinian-Israeli conflict end as soon as possible.
At present, the right-wing and far-right political forces that dominate the political forces in Israel no longer have confidence in lasting peace between Palestine and Israel. Under these circumstances, it is very important for the international community, especially those that can exert greater influence on the Palestinian-Israeli issue, to continue to reaffirm the principled line of thought of the two-state solution.
Both Cameron himself and Britain have always hoped that the current Palestinian-Israeli peace could be brought about at an early date through various means. Not long ago, Cameron also put forward Britain's five-point plan for resolving the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.
Against this backdrop, Cameron is willing to boost the confidence of all parties concerned on various occasions, re-elaborate on the important role of the "two-state solution" between Palestine and Israel, and stress that the principled status of the "two-state solution" should not be shaken. This shows that more and more countries are aware that the international community should find more ways out and end the current round of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict as soon as possible.
Material**丨Global Information Broadcasting "Global News Eye".
Reporter of the main station丨Wang Kaibo.
Editor丨Yang Nan.
Signed丨Li Longjiang Aimin.