London, Thanasis Gavos

The United Kingdom would be willing to accelerate the recognition of the Palestinian state, even outside the framework of a peace agreement in the Middle East, hinted the lord David Cameron.

Speaking at a Conservative Middle East Council reception on Monday, the British Foreign Secretary said giving the Palestinians a “political horizon” would boost peace in the region.

He added that the UK has an “obligation” to outline the shape of a future Palestinian state and that the Palestinian people must see “irreversible progress” towards a two-state solution.

The London supports a two-state solution in the Middle East, but the BBC comments that Lord Cameron’s new position is seen as thinking about recognition before a peace deal is reached between Israel and the Palestinians.

“We, together with allies, will look at the issue of recognizing a Palestinian state, including at the United Nations,” Lord Cameron said.

He also described the past 30 years as a story of Israel’s “failure” as it has failed to protect its citizens. He added that only if this failure is recognized will peace and progress be possible.

As for the Palestinian state, the British minister said it would have to be run by an authority that would be set up quickly and made up of “technocrats, good leaders” ine West Bank and Gaza Strip.

The lord Cameronstarting today from Oman on his fourth tour of the region since taking office, said he would continue to push for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire and a “sustainable” ceasefire.

He will also seek to promote the idea of ​​a “contact group” to end the war involving the UK, US, European and Arab countries, as well as Turkey.