LONDON: Jerusalem should ultimately be the shared capital of Israeli and Palestinian states, British foreign minister Boris Johnson told his Palestinian counterpart Riyad Al-Malki on Monday, a statement from Britain’s foreign office said.
“I reiterated the UK’s commitment to supporting the Palestinian people and the two-state solution, the urgent need for renewed peace negotiations, and the UK’s clear and longstanding position on the status of Jerusalem,” Johnson said.
“It should be determined in a negotiated settlement between the Israelis and the Palestinians, and Jerusalem should ultimately be the shared capital of the Israeli and Palestinian states.
“The UK-Palestinian relationship is strong and long-standing and it was a pleasure to meet Foreign Minister Riyad al Malki to discuss our shared desire to strengthen it further,” he added.
“I look forward to continuing good relations with Riyad al Malki and our Palestinian friends throughout 2018 and beyond.”
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Jerusalem should be shared capital, UK’s Boris Johnson tells Palestinian FM
Jerusalem should be shared capital, UK’s Boris Johnson tells Palestinian FM
UK terror ban on pro-Palestine group unlawful, court rules after appeal
LONDON: The British government’s ban on pro-Palestinian campaign group Palestine Action as a terrorist organization is unlawful, London’s High Court ruled on Friday after a legal challenge by the group’s co-founder.
Palestine Action was proscribed in July, having increasingly targeted Israel-linked defense companies in Britain with “direct action,” often blocking entrances, or spraying red paint.
The High Court upheld two grounds of challenge, with Judge Victoria Sharp saying: “Proscription did result in a significant interference with the right to freedom of speech and the right to freedom of assembly.”
Sharp added that the ban would remain in place to give the parties’ lawyers time to address the court on the next steps.
Palestine Action was proscribed in July, having increasingly targeted Israel-linked defense companies in Britain with “direct action,” often blocking entrances, or spraying red paint.
The High Court upheld two grounds of challenge, with Judge Victoria Sharp saying: “Proscription did result in a significant interference with the right to freedom of speech and the right to freedom of assembly.”
Sharp added that the ban would remain in place to give the parties’ lawyers time to address the court on the next steps.
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