London : The Palestinian flag was raised outside the newly designated Embassy of the State of Palestine in London on Monday, September 22, marking United Kingdom’s historic recognition of a Palestinian state.
The event was led by Husam Zomlot, Palestine’s Ambassador to the UK, who addressed supporters gathered outside the Hammersmith building, formerly known as the Palestine Mission.
He described the flag as a symbol of mourning, hope, land and sacrifice, reflecting the long struggle for Palestinian self-determination.
Zomlot hailed the recognition as “a historic correction,” noting that it came in the very capital where the Balfour Declaration was issued more than a century ago. He also unveiled a plaque bearing the inscription The Embassy of the State of Palestine , which he said w