The Palestinian Forum in Britain (PFB) has today issued a statement welcoming “the important and responsible remarks made by Andy Burnham regarding Gaza and Palestine.” The statement said Burnham’s remarks reflect a growing recognition within British public life that the United Kingdom’s approach to the ongoing crisis has fallen short of its moral responsibilities and its obligations under international law. “As Mr Burnham prepares to assume the leadership of the Government in the coming days, these comments should mark not the end of a political reassessment, but the beginning of a meaningful shift in British policy towards Palestine, one grounded in international law, accountability, and the universal principles of human rights and justice.” Adnan Hmidan, Chairman of the Palestinian Forum […]
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