Scottish leader John Swinney has called on Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer to recognise the state of Palestine, saying it would offer 'hope' of a 'durable political solution' as the war in Gaza rages on.
Rishi Sunak is facing calls for the UK to recognise the state of Palestine, on the day that Ireland, Spain and Norway officially do so. The Scottish first minister and Scottish National Party leader John Swinney has written to both the prime minister and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer urging them to 'do the right thing' and 'immediately' recognise a Palestinian state. He said the SNP would force a binding vote at Westminster after the general election if they failed to do so.
The Israeli foreign minister, Israel Katz, posted a video on X showing footage of Hamas militants interspersed with traditional Irish music, footage of Irish dancing and the slogan 'Hamas: Thanks Ireland'. Similar videos, tailored to Spain and Norway, were also posted. Addressing the taoiseach, Mr Katz wrote: 'Ireland, if your goal was to reward terrorism by declaring support for a Palestinian state, you've achieved it. Simon Harris, Hamas thanks you for your service.
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