CUFI UK strongly opposes Keir Starmer’s announcement today that Britain will recognise a Palestinian state if Israel does not meet certain conditions.
This is not how you treat an ally. Britain threatening Israel is not a valid basis for forging peace in the region. Peace is only possible when Hamas (and all Palestinian terrorists) lay down their arms and release all the hostages. Since October 7th 2023, Hamas has consistently rejected peace and should be held to account by all western governments, including the UK.
The UK Government is on the brink of betraying Israel and appeasing terrorists through this weak and immoral political posturing aimed as a distraction from the major issues in our own country. This ultimatum, set for 9th September, puts impossible deadlines on Israel to somehow create a ceasefire, while incentivising Hamas to oppose a ceasefire and seek maximum concessions.
CUFI calls upon the UK Prime Minister and the Labour Party to reconsider their motivations for this declaration and ask whether they really have dealt with their underlying problems of antisemitism in the party. This move does not bode well for our future relationship with Israel and puts the UK Jewish community under even greater threat.
⚠️Do not reward terrorism.
⚠️Do not give antisemites a seat at the table of nations.
⚠️Do not legitimise antisemitic ideology masked as diplomacy.
⚠️Do not empower Israel’s enemies.
⚠️Do not endanger Israel’s security.
⚠️Do not undermine Israel’s sovereignty.
⚠️DO NOT RECOGNISE A PALESTINIAN STATE.
Please act today::
1. EMAIL YOUR MP (incl. Foreign Secretary)
2. SIGN THE PETITION
3. SHARE THE PETITION
