More than a thousand local councillors have signed a pledge of solidarity with the Palestinian people. With so many Labour -run councils already in jeopardy in the forthcoming local elections , campaigners believe this could be a deciding issue in key areas. But the Israeli embassy says the pledge is a "disgraceful effort at intimidation". In total, 1,028 councillors have now signed up to "uphold the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people" and ensure their council is not complicit in what