The UK and France will abandon previous plans to recognise a Palestinian state at an upcoming conference, according to diplomats.
The Guardian has reported that French officials briefed their Israeli counterparts this week that the conference would not be the moment for recognition.
Instead, it will now focus on outlining steps towards recognition, contingent on a series of measures and concessions from the Palestinians.
These will include a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, the release of Israeli captives, reform of the Palestinian Authority, economic reconstruction and the end of Hamas rule in Gaza.
If you’re wondering, they used recognition as a threatening bargain piece with the US, which wants to maintain its authority with its “allies”.
Dunno what exactly Trump accepted for them to back down, but it took a month or two.
Yep. France using brown people as negotiating chips again.