Perfidious Albion owes Palestine more than just recognition 

Britain's recognition of Palestinian statehood is too little, too late, given it was the architect of the bloodshed that has engulfed the region for more than 100 years

Campaigners Avi Shlaim (2nd right), Munib al-Masri (2nd left), and his grandson Munib Masri Junior (right) with the 'Britain Owes Palestine' 400-page legal petition outside number 10 Downing St, London, which demands acknowledgement, apology, and reparations for "Britain's crimes" during the British occupation of Palestine from 1917 to 1948. Picture: James Manning/PA

As the genocide draws Palestine into the abyss, one can despair, or fight back. 

On Sunday, the United Kingdom, along with Canada, Australia and Portugal recognised Palestinian statehood. But it is too little, too late — especially for the United Kingdom, responsible for the original sin in this biblical story of revenge and bloodshed.