British foreign secretary David Cameron proposed on Jan 30, 2024, that Britain will consider recognizing a Palestinian State, a move welcomed by the Labour Party, but regarded by observers as too tentative. The FCDO said, “The UK’s position is clear: Gaza is occupied Palestinian territory and will be part of the future Palestinian state. No Palestinian should be threatened with forcible displacement or relocation.”Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni asserted, “Italy will always support an independent Palestinian state. Previously, UNRWA Gaza Director, Greta Gunnarsdottir, informed the UN that out of the 12 persons accused by Israel, two are dead, one cannot be identified and one does not work for UNRWA. Calling for an impartial investigation into accusations against UNRWA staff members, he said this should not divert attention from the humanitarian situation in Gaza and urged major donor countries to reconsider their decision to halt UNRWA funding.

Source: The Guardian February 10, 2024 15:26 UTC