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fromwww.aljazeera.com
7 hours ago

Does international recognition mean Palestine is going to be a state?

Recognition by 157 UN members is largely symbolic; Israeli control, settlement expansion, and political opposition prevent effective Palestinian statehood.
fromwww.mediaite.com
15 hours ago

Mike Huckabee Torches European Allies for Recognizing Palestine: They Just Ended Negotiations'

We're disappointed as a United States in our allies that we are great friends with, Huckabee said, because, first of all, it's a violation of the Oslo accords. That's problematic. The Oslo Accords were peace agreements signed in 1993 by Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and Palestinian President Yasser Arafat in which both factions agreed to recognize one another. Arafat's Palestine Liberation Organization and its political governing body, the Palestinian Authority, have lost power over the years to rival militant extremists, Hamas.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Which are the 150+ countries that have recognised Palestine as of 2025?

157 of 193 UN member states recognise the State of Palestine, strengthening its diplomatic standing and ability to pursue a two-state solution.
France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Macron receives standing ovation as France follow UK in recognising Palestine

France recognised the state of Palestine, joining several countries that have recently recognised Palestine, while Israeli actions make immediate change on the ground unlikely.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
3 days ago

Spanish PM seeks full UN membership for Palestine, slams Gaza war: In the name of human dignity, we must stop this slaughter'

Spain and several Western countries formally recognized a Palestinian state and urged full UN membership and urgent resolution amid criticism of Israeli actions in Gaza.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Pro-Palestinian protests, strikes and port blockades held across Italy

Mass pro-Palestinian protests, strikes and port blockades occurred across Italy while the government declined immediate recognition of a Palestinian state and resisted EU sanctions.
fromAxios
4 days ago

U.S. and Israel against the world as Palestine dominates UN week

The intrigue: Netanyahu, who vehemently opposes a Palestinian state, will visit Trump in Washington after the assembly to seek his blessing for a strong response. The most extreme option under discussion is the annexation of most or all of the occupied West Bank. Driving the news: On Sunday, the U.K., Canada and Australia jointly announced recognition of Palestine. They were joined later by Portugal, bringing the total number of countries now recognizing Palestine over 150.
World politics
#gaza-humanitarian-crisis
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago
World news

Simon Harris welcomes decision by UK, Australia and Canada to recognise Palestinian state

The UK, joined by Portugal and France, is recognising Palestine amid a worsening Gaza humanitarian crisis and renewed calls for a ceasefire and a political pathway to two-state peace.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago
UK politics

Keir Starmer's statement in full on the recognition of Palestine

The UK will recognise a Palestinian state to revive prospects for peace amid Gaza humanitarian crisis, while The Independent seeks funding to report without paywalls.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago

Canada recognizes State of Palestine, offers help to build peaceful future with Israel | CBC News

Canada recognizes the State of Palestine with partners to preserve a two-state solution, citing erosion after the Oct. 7 attack, annexation moves and humanitarian restrictions.
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UK politics
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

Middle East: UK, Portugal set to recognize Palestinian state DW 09/21/2025

The United Kingdom and Portugal will formally recognize the state of Palestine on Sunday ahead of the UN General Assembly, with other Western nations expected to follow.
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Germany's tightrope walk over recognizing state of Palestine DW 09/20/2025

On Monday, September 22, a moment of decision will take place on New York's East River at the United Nations General Assembly. France, Canada, and Belgium intend to recognize Palestine as a state, and the United Kingdom is also likely to take the step. The goal is to exert pressure on Israel to end the Gaza war and initiate a new peace process. Of the 193 UN members, almost 150 have already recognized Palestine as a state.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Chris Mason: Delight and relief in government after state visit

The UK prime minister successfully managed President Trump's state visit, containing his behaviour during public appearances despite wide political and stylistic differences.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Trump tells Britain to call out the military' to control its borders

Trump urged Britain to deploy the military to control borders and pressed Starmer on migration while the state visit helped secure major US investment.
#keir-starmer
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Former EU diplomats urge suspension of bloc's co-operation agreement with Israel

More than 300 former European diplomats and ex-officials have written to EU leaders urging a far more decisive response to the war in Gaza, including a full suspension of the bloc's cooperation agreement with Israel. Published soon after the opening of the UN general assembly in New York, the letter from the 312 signatories also called on all EU member states to recognise the state of Palestine, joining 147 countries that have already done so.
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World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Recognising Palestine: Why now, and what does it mean? | Start Here

Several Western countries plan to recognise the State of Palestine at the UN General Assembly, raising questions about the legal and political effects of recognition.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

US and UN discuss Gaza reconstruction plan before general assembly

It is almost certain that the UK, along with France, Canada, Belgium and Malta, will recognise the state of Palestine at a UN conference on 22 September to be held on the sidelines of the general assembly, in the week when world leaders deliver major speeches. Britain had suggested it might not recognise Palestine if Israel and Hamas reached a ceasefire, but the Israeli government has adamantly rejected a ceasefire and announced an intention to capture Gaza City.
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Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Palestine recognition: the principle the EU has been stuck on for decades

EU failure to act decisively on Gaza exposed deep divisions over Israel and Palestinian recognition, drawing criticism from leaders and former diplomats.
#belgium
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Most Americans support international recognition of Palestine: Poll

A Reuters/Ipsos survey shows 59 percent of US respondents say Israel's military campaign in Gaza has been excessive. Washington, DC Most Americans believe that all countries should recognise Palestine as a state, a new Reuters/Ipsos poll suggests, as public support for Israel in the United States continues to plunge amid the atrocities in Gaza. A majority of respondents 59 percent also said that Israel's military response in Gaza has been excessive.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

SNP threaten to force Palestine recognition vote as Starmer faces pressure over Gaza

The Scottish National Party (SNP) is set to intensify pressure on Sir Keir Starmer, threatening to compel a parliamentary vote on recognition of Palestinian statehood by the UK.
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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Survey of Labour Muslim MPs shows extent of disquiet over Gaza stance

Labour's Muslim representatives largely support action against Israel, indicating dissatisfaction with leadership.
A significant majority want the UK to end arms exports and recognize Palestine.
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