Cameron Prods Israel as Crisis Gives Him Shot to Repair Legacy
- UK premier-turned-foreign secretary focuses on Middle East
- Remarks on recognizing Palestine draw praise and criticism
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A gathering of Arab ambassadors on the House of Commons terrace earlier this week showcased what Prime Minister Rishi Sunak got when he brought his predecessor, David Cameron, out of retirement to manage British diplomacy through a period of widening crises.
The premier-turned-foreign secretary wafted through the reception sponsored by Kuwait under a tent overlooking the Thames for just less than a hour on Monday night, shaking hands and chatting with attendees sipping sparkling wine and fruit juice. He then gave a brief speech taking a new tone that appeared designed to nudge Israel back toward the two-state solution: the UK was considering working with allies and the United Nations to formally recognize Palestine.