UK Grants Asylum to Palestinian Citizen of Israel, Citing 'Apartheid' Concerns

In a landmark decision, the UK Home Office has granted asylum to a Palestinian citizen of Israel, marking a significant shift in British foreign policy towards Israel.

• The UK Home Office granted asylum to a Palestinian citizen of Israel, known as 'Hasan', who claimed persecution due to his anti-Zionist beliefs and pro-Palestinian activism.
• Hasan's legal team described the decision as 'seismic', potentially setting a precedent for other Palestinian citizens of Israel seeking asylum.
• The decision comes amid worsening conditions for Palestinian citizens in Israel, especially following the Hamas-Israel war that began on October 7, 2023.
• British foreign policy towards Israel has shifted in recent weeks, focusing on the need for a humanitarian pause in the Gaza conflict.
• The case is said to be unprecedented for a Palestinian holding an Israeli passport, challenging the UK's historical view of Israel as a staunch ally and the only democracy in the Middle East.

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