The Palestinian Mission in London has been transformed into an embassy

The Palestinian mission in London has been transformed into an embassy. This was reported on September 22 by Sky News channel.

"The Palestinian flag was raised at a ceremony in London to mark the opening of the new embassy in the UK at the site of the Palestinian mission," the TV channel reported.

The opening ceremony was attended by Palestinian Ambassador Husam Zomlot. He called for an arms embargo on Israel.

Government response: Great Britain, Canada and Australia recognized Palestine

Why did the G7 countries take this step, and how will it affect the war in the Gaza Strip

Earlier, on September 21, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that the country had officially recognized the State of Palestine. He also clarified that the Hamas movement should not play any role in the governance of Palestine. Starmer expressed his intention to expand sanctions against the association.

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