THE Chief Minister has announced that his government supports the UK’s recent decision in officially recognising the state of Palestine.
Deputy Lyndon Farnham confirmed in the States Assembly sitting yesterday that his administration “recognises and respects the United Kingdom’s recent decision”.
It comes following an announcement from UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on 22 September to formally recognise a Palestinian state to protect the viability of a two-state solution with Israel in the hope of future peace in the war-torn region.
Responding to a question lodged by Deputy Jonathan Renouf, Deputy 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.
Addressing States members, Deputy Farnham said: “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.”
