Global Council for Tolerance and Peace Welcomes UK Decision to Recognize the State of Palestine

The Global Council for Tolerance and Peace, under the leadership of H.E. Ahmed bin Mohamed Aljarwan, has extended its praise—on behalf of the Council, its members, and partners worldwide—for the decision announced by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to officially recognize the State of Palestine. Aljarwan described the move as “a historic step long overdue and a courageous decision in the right direction toward justice and peace.”

He emphasized that Britain’s recognition reflects a firm commitment to humanitarian values and international law, and represents a strong push toward establishing a fair and lasting solution to the Palestinian cause, grounded in the two-state framework. Such a step, he noted, ensures the Palestinian people’s legitimate right to freedom and self-determination.

Aljarwan also underlined that the UK’s decision sends a powerful message of hope to the international community, urging other nations to follow Britain’s example by recognizing Palestine and supporting the path to a comprehensive and just peace. Such collective action, he stressed, can put an end to the cycle of violence and conflict in the region and open new horizons for cooperation and development.

In conclusion, Aljarwan reaffirmed that the Global Council for Tolerance and Peace, in the name of its members and partners worldwide, will continue its mission to advance the principles of tolerance, dialogue, and peace—supporting the rights of peoples, particularly the Palestinian people, in pursuit of a safe and stable future for generations to come.