Palestinian embassy in London opens
The Jerusalem Post••world
Key Points:
- The Palestinian embassy in London was officially inaugurated by ambassador Husam Zomlot, following the UK’s recognition of a Palestinian state in September.
- The ceremony, attended by senior UK officials and British-Palestinians, marked the transition of the former Palestinian Mission building into an official embassy.
- Zomlot described the inauguration as a significant milestone for British-Palestinian relations and emphasized the Palestinian Authority’s commitment to peace and international law.
- UK diplomatic representative Alistair Harrison called the event a "moment of hope" and a step forward in bilateral relations, while the UK continues to maintain a consulate in Jerusalem.
- UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s recognition of Palestine aimed to preserve the possibility of a
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