Starmer’s move to recognise Palestine overshadowed a more consequential Arab League announcement
The shift in position from the 22-member Arab League could do more to keep the window open for a two-state solution than western moves on Palestinian statehood.
Let’s get this straight. If Hamas releases its hostages, as part of a Gaza ceasefire deal agreed with Israel, the British government will not recognise Palestine as a state, However, if Hamas refuses to free the hostages, ensuring Israel will not sign a ceasefire deal, the British government will recognise Palestine as a state.
The first scenario is unlikely but let’s say it happens: If Prime Minister Starmer stands by his grandiose words of this week - that he’s always supported a Palestinian state and that, because we have arrived at the moment of maximum impact, “This is the moment to act” - he then has to clear his throat and say: “Actually maybe this is not the moment to act”.
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