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Caitlin Doherty

HISTORICAL FACTS: Ministers believe palestine recognition is compliant with international law | History Defined

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said the UK could take the step of recognising Palestine in September ahead of a gathering at the UN (PA) - (PA Wire)

The Government “believe” the plan to recognise a Palestinian state is compliant with international law, a minister has said.

Business minister Gareth Thomas described the decision as a “political judgment” after a group of peers warned it could be in contravention of international law.

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