Actress Helen Mirren is supporting the Palestinian bid for independence as UN members are discussing the county’s future this week.
At the premier of her film ‘Debt’, Dame Helen Mirren spoke out about the bid for Palestinian independence, stating it was a necessity for the country’s future.
“”I think it’s a necessity that Palestine has a state,” said Dame Helen.”It’s an absolute necessity certainly for the future of that part of the world.”
The UN’s Annual General Assembly General Debate in New York started on Tuesday in order to discuss Palestine’s bid for statehood in the UN.
Palestinian authorities have fought for independence since Israel occupied the country in 1967, and last year Palestinian officials decided to begin pursuing a new strategy by asking other countries to support Palestine’s bid for freedom.
The Palestinian President Mahumoud Abbas stated on September 16 that they were going to the UN to ask for the right and to obtain a “full membership for Palestine in this organisation”.
World leaders have spoken out on the bid, and the majority, including Barack Obama and UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, are backing the bid.
“I am convinced that there is no short cut to the end of a conflict that has endured for decades,” said Mr Obama. “Ultimately, it is the Israelis and the Palestinians – not us – who must reach agreement on the issues that divide them.”
Nine out of the 27 European Union countries have recognised Palestine as a state, and others are looking favourably towards the bid. The Palestinian people are hoping for a decision within the next week.
By Bethan Hâf Marsh
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