JERUSALEM (AA) – The Israeli foreign minister has said that Israel will not permit the establishment of a Palestinian state, claiming that such a state, mandated by the UN, would pose a “security threat” to Israel. In a post on X, Israel Katz said: “Iran and Hamas have taken over the Palestinian issue.” “A Palestinian [&helli...
MOSCOW (AA) – Armenia announced on Friday that it has recognized the state of Palestine. “Reaffirming its commitment to international law and the principles of equality, sovereignty and peaceful coexistence of peoples, the Republic of Armenia recognizes the State of Palestine,” Foreign Ministry said in a statement. The minist...
ISTANBUL (AA) – Slovenia’s government has endorsed a motion to recognize Palestine as a state. The government referred the motion to the National Assembly for final approval, Prime Minister Robert Golob said after the government session, according to the Slovenian Press Agency. The National Assembly is expected to vote on the motion next...
Paris, France – AFP France’s parliament on Tuesday suspended a left-wing lawmaker for two weeks after he held up a Palestinian flag during a heated debate over whether France should recognise Palestinian statehood, as President Emmanuel Macron said such a step should not be based on “emotion”. Sebastien Delogu, a member...
Madrid, Spain — AFP Recognising Palestinian statehood is an “essential” step for achieving peace in the Middle East, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has said. “Recognition of the state of Palestine is not only a matter of historic justice… also an essential requirement if we are all to achieve peace,” h...
In a significant diplomatic development, Spain, Ireland, and Norway have formally recognized Palestinian statehood. Ireland’s government announced its decision to recognize Palestine as a sovereign and independent state, establishing full diplomatic relations between Dublin and Ramallah. Prime Minister Simon Harris emphasized this move i...
ANKARA (AA) – Australia hinted Tuesday at recognition of Palestinian statehood, according to media reports. Foreign Minister Penny Wong said Australia would consider supporting a Palestinian state as part of the Mideast peace process. “The simple truth is that a secure and prosperous future for both Israelis and Palestinians will o...
Washington, United States – AFP US President Joe Biden told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a call Friday that he still backs future statehood for the Palestinians, the White House said, amid tensions between the two leaders over the issue. “The president still believes in the promise and the possibility of a two-state...
