British Envoy in Bahrain Highlights UK’s Historic Shift on Palestine at UN

TDT | Manama

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British Ambassador to Bahrain Alastair Long described the UK’s recent stance on the Israel-Palestine conflict as “extraordinary,” following the announcement by the British Foreign Secretary at the United Nations.

The UK declared that it would officially recognize the State of Palestine at the UN General Assembly in September if no meaningful progress is made in addressing the ongoing Gaza crisis.

Ambassador Long, who has spent more than a decade working in the Middle East as a British diplomat, expressed his personal hope for peace in the region.

“I have always wished to see the Middle East achieve a genuine and lasting peace,” he said. “We have all watched events in Gaza unfold with real horror, and I sincerely hope that yesterday’s announcement leads to immediate progress on the ground.”