Marxist-Leninist group warns that UK and other foreign troops will be treated as ‘occupation forces’ if they enter Palestinian territory

The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) has warned Britain and other countries against deploying forces on the land or coast of the Gaza Strip.

The BBC reported on Saturday that UK troops could be deployed in Gaza to assist with aid deliveries via a temporary pier in the enclave being built by the United States.

The Marxist-Leninist group said in a statement on Telegram that British troops would be “treated as occupation forces and will be legitimate targets for the resistance”.

“Our people will not forget the major crime committed by Britain against the Palestinian people, with its major contribution to the establishment of the Zionist entity, after issuing the ill-fated Balfour Declaration, and its continuation to this day in supporting the occupation and its crimes,” read the statement, referring to the statement issued in 1917 by the British government.

The group said the justification of troop deployment to assist aid deliveries via the new sea corridor was “a lie that does not deceive anyone”.

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Why? It’s would be helpful if you can provide context.

EDIT: ok thx, got it. Anyway, for some reasons not known to me, I’ve either never watch or finish watching the film.

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They’re using a very funny (imo) line from The Life of Brian. They just changed the words.

https://youtu.be/WboggjN_G-4?si=vzKGAAQ23kLVm18_

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It’s not a meaningful comment, it’s just a pointless popculture reference. Monty Python I think.

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It’s a joke. It’s a reference to Life of Brian, a Monty Python movie.

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