The municipality of Dundee, Scotland recognized the state of Palestine in a historic vote by a majority of the municipal council members, and 21 members voted in favor of the decision to recognize the state of Palestine, while 3 of them abstained. The Council called on the British government to immediately recognize the state of Palestine. The Ambassador of the State of Palestine to the United Kingdom Husam Zomlot addressed the members of the Dundee Municipal Council – prior to the referndum – that holding the referendum constitutes a historic and courageous step from a city known for its strong support for the cause and rights of the Palestinian people, and a step towards exerting pressure on the British government to correct its historic mistake Britain committed against Palestinians since the Balfour Declaration was issued. For further details, click here