‘Not enough in itself’: wary welcome in West Bank over recognition of Palestine

21/09/2025 15:49 The Guardian

People in territory call for symbolism of imminent move by UK and others to be translated into practical measuresAbu Said, a barber, is busy. It is a weekend and though the narrow streets of al-Am’ari camp are hot and quiet, his shop is crowded.Everyone in al-Am’ari, on the outskirts of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank, knows that the UK, France, Portugal and Canada have said they will recognise a Palestinian state imminently, following formal recognition of Palestine by more than 140 other countries. Continue reading...

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