Jersey has joined the UK in formally recognising a Palestinian state.
The Chief Minister announced in the States Assembly yesterday that his government “recognises and respects the United Kingdom’s recent decision to recognise the state of Palestine”.
Responding to a question lodged by Deputy Jonathan Renouf, Deputy Lyndon Farnham added that the island’s recognition also aligns with the UK on the “clear condemnation of the terrorist attacks by Hamas, its criticism of the actions of both the Israeli government in Gaza and its call to lift the unacceptable restrictions on aid”.
Under the terms of Jersey’s constitutional relationship, matters of foreign affairs are aligned with those of the United Kingdom.
Deputy Farnham added: “The people of Jersey, like so many around the world, have been deeply affected by the continuing conflict in the Middle East and by the suffering it has caused.”
Sir Keir Starmer announced the UK’s recognition of a Palestinian state on 22 September to protect the viability of a two-state solution with Israel in the hope of future peace in the war-torn region.
Other countries have made similar announcements, including France, Canada, Spain, Norway and Australia.
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