KABUL: Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, has recently urged the UK government to promptly recognize Palestine as an independent state.
The Guardian reported on Wednesday night that Khan’s request comes amid a growing chorus of calls from three UK cabinet ministers and at least 60 Labour Party MPs advocating for the same recognition.
The London mayor emphasized the urgent need for humanitarian assistance as civilians are suffering and dying in Gaza.
He stated that the UK government and the international community should exert pressure on Israel to halt the “meaningless killings.”
Khan warned that if no Palestinians remain, there will be no viable solution to the “two-state solution.”
Reports indicate that David Lammy, the UK Foreign Secretary, has recently described the actions of the Israeli military in Gaza as “horrific” and has called for an end to them.
This comes as approximately 1,000 Palestinian civilians have reportedly died due to severe hunger and famine in Gaza in recent days.