Burnham: Gaza violence, settlements pushing two-state solution to point of no return

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham, speaking at the United Nations General Assembly, has warned that ongoing violence in Gaza and the expansion of Israeli settlements in the West Bank are pushing the prospects for a two-state solution towards a "point of no return." The Prime Minister specifically cited the planned E1 settlement project, which he believes would sever East Jerusalem from the West Bank.

Burnham emphasized the need for action to match the long-standing international support for a Palestinian state. These comments follow recent announcements by Britain, France, and Canada, which have imposed sanctions on goods from Israeli settlements, leading to a sharp response from Israel. In retaliation, Israel has ordered Britain to close its East Jerusalem consulate and taken other measures.

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