Instead of threatening to recognise a Palestinian state unless Israel quickly ends its fight against the terror group behind October 7th, the UK’s Campaign Against Antisemitism (CAA) says it should propose taking the issue of statehood off the table “if the hostages are not returned by September or sooner.” Governments are sending “the worst possible message: that mass murder, rape, and hostage-taking are legitimate paths to diplomatic gain”. This is not a step toward peace; it is a dangerous precedent. This is about appeasement, and it will only embolden extremists, including Hamas, who now know that they need only hang on until September—holding the hostages and looting aid—to receive their reward.
