Why Palestinian Palestinians are important in the Middle East even though only symbolic | World News

No, nothing will change in the field, and yes, the British decision to recognize the situation of Palestine is especially symbolic exercise. But in the Middle East, symbolism can be counted a lot.

On the street West BankThere are many who think it is proof that their problems have been seen and, in the future, they will get more help.

“It’s better to be late than nothing,” is the analysis of Varsen Aghabekian rice, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Palestinian Authority, when we met at Ramallah.

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“Britain, with its weight, can influence other countries to progress and recognize, because it is the right thing to do.”

Palestinian politicians hope that this will help deliver a new era – that they will end up with more diplomatic weight, Israel will face greater restraints, and more countries will follow.

However, this is not just England who recognized the state of PalestineBut also France, other members of the UN Security Council, as well as major economic power such as Canada and Australia.

But expanding diplomatic weight will only take you so far. Palestinians might dream of strangling global pressure placed in Israel, but they know it will not happen, of course during Donald Trump is in the White House.

American criticism so far is a fur light, while its support is heavy. Not only the White House will not recognize Palestine, but also actively condemns those who do it, and, almost certainly, opposing every UN movement that condemns the government Benjamin Netanyahu.

In fact, British recognition of Palestine is one of the few public disagreements between Trump and Sir Keir Starmer During the country’s visit.

In the minds of American diplomats, recognition is tantamount to Hamas Terrorism – the conclusion that Israel has eports and will now say it is much harder.

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According to this version, Hamas will feel brave with this form of recognition, and will decide that, rather than compromising by releasing hostages, it must be done, expanding conflict to win further global sympathy.

And that is a version that attracts broad support, even among political opponents. The forum that unites a hostage family, for example, agrees with the analysis of the Prime Minister, although it is often a focal point to direct anger towards him.

“Who do you think Starmer?”

There is also support from Naftali Bennett, widely predicted to replace Netanyahu when the election is held next year.

“I don’t think England is in a place to give us a condition. Who would have thought him?

“We are a sovereign country. He will not give us conditions and of course not tell us ‘If you don’t give up on Hamas, we will accept the Palestinian state’.

“And that’s what he did, and he found out and he did it for political reasons.”

One source, close to the Israeli government, told me personally: “Starmer accused Netanyahu to extend the war for domestic benefits, and then make decisions like this which will certainly extend the war, for his own domestic benefits.

“I’m angry because I hope it’s better than England.”

So is this important? Yes, that’s true, even if it’s symbolic. Because the symbolism feels very important for Palestinians and Israel.