Palestinian State
Israel flattens second Gaza city high-rise in 24 hours, death toll mounts
The Israeli military has destroyed another high-rise building in Gaza City, marking the second such attack in 24 hours. The Al-Soussi residential tower, a 15-story building, was flattened, with video footage showing the structure buckling to the ground in a cloud of dust and smoke. This latest strike comes as part of Israel’s intensified offensive […]
France summons US ambassador over anti-Semitism allegations
The French government has summoned US Ambassador Charles Kushner after he accused Paris of failing to do enough to combat anti-Semitic violence. Kushner published an open letter in The Wall Street Journal, criticizing France’s plans to recognize a Palestinian state and its criticism of Israel’s actions in Gaza. “Public statements haranguing Israel and gestures toward […]
Australia to Recognize Palestinian State at UN in September
The Australian government has confirmed it will recognize a Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly next month. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated that a two-state solution is “humanity’s best hope to break the cycle of violence in the Middle East and to bring an end to the conflict, suffering and starvation in Gaza.” […]
A Viable Palestinian State Remains Elusive, Despite Int’l Clamour
The idea of a Palestinian state has gained significant traction in recent weeks, with three of the world’s most powerful Western nations – France, the United Kingdom, and Canada – adding their economic and geopolitical clout to calls for its establishment. This development has been welcomed by Palestinians, who see it as a boost for […]
Canada to Recognize Palestinian State at UN General Assembly
Canada has announced its intention to recognize a Palestinian state at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in September 2025. The decision comes amid the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney emphasized that the recognition is predicated on promises of reform from the Palestinian […]
UK Court Allows Palestine Action’s Challenge Against Ban
The co-founder of Palestine Action, a pro-Palestinian campaign group, has won a bid to challenge the British government’s(UK)decision to ban the group under “anti-terrorism” laws. London’s High Court ruled that the ban could be considered an impingement of freedom of expression and that the group should have been consulted before the ban took effect. Judge […]
UK to Recognize Palestinian State Unless Israel Agrees to Ceasefire
The United Kingdom will recognize a Palestinian state in September unless Israel agrees to a ceasefire in Gaza and takes concrete steps toward a lasting peace. This decision was announced by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer after a rare summertime Cabinet meeting to discuss the situation in Gaza. Starmer emphasized that the UK will support […]
Starmer Faces Mounting Pressure to Recognise Palestinian State
More than 200 lawmakers in the United Kingdom have called on the British government to recognise a Palestinian state, as pressure mounts on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to take concrete action amid Israel’s war on Gaza. The MPs, from across the political spectrum, signed an open letter urging Starmer’s Labour government to recognise a Palestinian […]
US and Israel Condemn France’s Move to Recognize Palestinian State
The United States and Israel have strongly condemned France’s decision to recognize a Palestinian state, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticizing the move as “reckless” and saying it “only serves Hamas propaganda and sets back peace”. Rubio’s comments came after French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France would officially recognize a Palestinian state […]
UK Lawmakers Urge Recognition of Palestinian State
Nearly 60 UK lawmakers have written to Foreign Secretary David Lammy, urging the UK to immediately recognize Palestine as a state and take concrete action to halt Israel’s plans for the “ethnic cleansing” of Gaza. The letter, signed by 59 Labour Party members, criticizes Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz’s plan to force Gaza’s 2.1 million […]