What’s behind Norway’s recognition of Palestinian statehood?
10 months, 1 week ago

What’s behind Norway’s recognition of Palestinian statehood?

Al Jazeera  

Norway’s leaders say recognising Palestine is a first step in the push towards a two-state solution. “Norway believes that Israeli settlement activity on occupied land is illegal under international law and hinders the peace process and is in firm belief of a two-state solution as the only durable solution,” said Hasini Ransala Liyanage, a doctoral research fellow at the University of Oslo’s political science department. Liyanage said Oslo’s “strong diplomatic move” signals support for people in the Middle East and Muslim world as well as citizens of Global South nations who suffer from violence and protracted conflicts. “If the West wants the world to be outraged about Russia in Ukraine, it needs to be outraged about Israel in Gaza.” Noting how Arab governments welcomed Norway’s recent move, Hugh Lovatt, a senior policy fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations, said the move “goes some small way to counter Global South perceptions of European double standards and blind support for Israel”. Lovatt added: “This move by Norway in my opinion also symbolises the final demise of the Oslo peace process and the urgent need to elaborate a new post-Oslo peacemaking strategy which should involve concrete steps to challenge Israeli occupation and support Palestinian rights.

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Palestinian Authority stakes claim to run Gaza govt post Israel-Hamas ceasefire
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Palestinian Authority stakes claim to run Gaza govt post Israel-Hamas ceasefire

Firstpost  

Palestinian prime minister Mohammad Mustafa said, ‘While we’re waiting for the ceasefire, it’s important to stress that it will not be acceptable for any entity to govern Gaza Strip but the legitimate Palestinian leadership and the government of the State of Palestine’ The Palestinian prime minister says it’s unacceptable for any entity other than the Palestinian Authority to run the …

Europeans, Arab and Muslim nations launch a new initiative for an independent Palestinian state
6 months ago

Europeans, Arab and Muslim nations launch a new initiative for an independent Palestinian state

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Espen Barth Eide told The …

Israel Revokes Status Of Norway Envoys To Palestinian Authority
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Israel Revokes Status Of Norway Envoys To Palestinian Authority

News 18  

Israel said Thursday it was revoking the diplomatic status of Norway’s envoys to the Palestinian Authority, accusing Oslo of “anti-Israel behaviour” during the Gaza war and drawing a formal protest. Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz said he “ordered the termination of any representation on behalf of the Norwegian embassy in Israel vis-a-vis the Palestinian Authority”, which has limited powers in …

What does it mean to recognise Palestinian statehood?
8 months, 1 week ago

What does it mean to recognise Palestinian statehood?

Live Mint  

It is a step to “bring peace to the Middle East", according to Simon Harris, Ireland’s prime minister. View Full Image Graphic: The Economist In 1988 Yasser Arafat, the leader of the Palestine Liberation Organisation, declared Palestine a state, with borders based on the land controlled by Arab countries on the eve of the Six Day War of 1967: before …

Watch: Israel-Palestine conflict: What’s the two-state solution?
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Watch: Israel-Palestine conflict: What’s the two-state solution?

The Hindu  

Hamas’s October 7, 2023 attack in Israel and Israel’s continuing war on Gaza have brought the Palestine question back to the fore of West Asia’s geopolitics. According to the Peel Commission proposal, the West Bank, Gaza and Negev desert should make up the Arab state while the much of Palestine’s coast and the fertile Galilee region should be part of …

Slovenia’s government approves recognition of a Palestinian state
10 months ago

Slovenia’s government approves recognition of a Palestinian state

Al Jazeera  

The government’s decision still requires the approval of the European Union member country’s parliament, which is set to vote on the motion on Tuesday. The Slovenian government has approved a decision to recognise an independent Palestinian state, Prime Minister Robert Golob said, following in the steps of Spain, Norway and the Republic of Ireland. Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz said …

The recognition of Palestine is undermined by support for harmful policies
10 months ago

The recognition of Palestine is undermined by support for harmful policies

Al Jazeera  

Ireland, Norway and Spain’s recognition of Palestinian statehood is rendered meaningless by their backing for Arab normalisation and the Palestinian Authority. A Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research poll conducted in the West Bank and Gaza Strip and published in September 2023, just weeks before the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel, found that 56 percent of Palestinians believed …

Spain, Ireland And Norway Formally Recognize A Palestinian State. Here's Why It Matters.
10 months ago

Spain, Ireland And Norway Formally Recognize A Palestinian State. Here's Why It Matters.

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Spain, Ireland and Norway formally recognized a Palestinian state on Tuesday, a step toward a long-held Palestinian aspiration that was fueled by international outrage over the civilian deaths and humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip following Israel’s offensive. The joint decision by two European Union countries plus Norway, a nation with a strong diplomatic tradition in peacemaking, …

Spain, Norway and Ireland formally recognize a Palestinian state as EU rift with Israel widens
10 months ago

Spain, Norway and Ireland formally recognize a Palestinian state as EU rift with Israel widens

The Hindu  

Spain, Norway and Ireland moved to formally recognize a Palestinian state on May 28 in a coordinated effort by the three western European nations designed to add international pressure on Israel to soften its devastating response to last year’s Hamas-led attack. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez told his nation in a televised address from Madrid that “this is a historic …

Spain, Norway and Ireland formally recognize a Palestinian state as EU rift with Israel widens
10 months ago

Spain, Norway and Ireland formally recognize a Palestinian state as EU rift with Israel widens

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Spain, Norway and Ireland formally recognized a Palestinian state on Tuesday in a coordinated effort by the three Western European nations to add international pressure on Israel to soften its response to last year’s Hamas-led attack. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said in a televised address from Madrid that “this is a historic decision that has a …

Spain, Norway and Ireland formally recognize a Palestinian state as EU rift with Israel widens
10 months ago

Spain, Norway and Ireland formally recognize a Palestinian state as EU rift with Israel widens

LA Times  

The Palestinian flag flies outside Leinster House, Dublin, following the decision by the government to formally recognize the Palestinian state on Tuesday. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said in a televised address from Madrid that “this is a historic decision that has a single goal, and that is to help Israelis and Palestinians achieve peace.” Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz …

Spain, Norway and Ireland will formally recognise Palestinian statehood. Here's why that matters
10 months ago

Spain, Norway and Ireland will formally recognise Palestinian statehood. Here's why that matters

India TV News  

In a move that signals a deepening rift between the European Union and Israel, the countries of Spain, Norway and Ireland are moving to formally recognise a Palestinian state on Tuesday, marking a step towards long-held Palestinian aspiration that has been fuelled by international outrage over mounting civilian deaths and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza in the course of the …

EU states announce formal recognition of Palestinian state
10 months ago

EU states announce formal recognition of Palestinian state

Al Jazeera  

The establishment of a Palestinian state is “the only route to peace” in the Middle East, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has said as his country announced formal recognition, alongside Norway and Ireland. Spanish government spokesperson Pilar Alegria announced that the cabinet had “adopted an important decision to recognise a Palestinian state”, which had “one objective: to help Israelis and …

Ireland, Norway and Spain recognise Palestine. What has that changed?
10 months ago

Ireland, Norway and Spain recognise Palestine. What has that changed?

Al Jazeera  

Now 146 out of 193 UN members recognise Palestine, but what does that mean for Palestinians? Given Ireland’s and Spain’s European Union memberships, it is also hoped the move will put the status of Palestine firmly on the agenda during the June 6-9 EU elections. Ireland’s, Norway’s and Spain’s moves to recognise Palestine brings the total number of states doing …

Slovenia’s ‘moral duty’: What’s behind its push to recognise Palestine?
10 months ago

Slovenia’s ‘moral duty’: What’s behind its push to recognise Palestine?

Al Jazeera  

As Israel’s war rages in Gaza, Slovenia is joining a clutch of European nations that hope to pave a pathway to peace. “Without international law in international relations, there would be a lawless ‘jungle’ in which larger states would be free to impose their will on smaller states,” said Primoz Sterbenc, an assistant professor at the University of Primorska in …

Relations between EU and Israel plummet as Spain, Ireland prepare to recognize a Palestinian state
10 months ago

Relations between EU and Israel plummet as Spain, Ireland prepare to recognize a Palestinian state

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — Relations between the European Union and Israel took a nosedive Monday, the eve of the diplomatic recognition of a Palestinian state by EU members Ireland and Spain, with Madrid insisting that sanctions should be considered against Israel for its continued deadly attacks in southern Gaza’s city of Rafah. Angry words abounded, with Katz accusing Spain of “rewarding terror” …

Norway hands over papers in diplomatic step recognizing a Palestinian state
10 months, 1 week ago

Norway hands over papers in diplomatic step recognizing a Palestinian state

LA Times  

Prime Minister of the Palestinian Authority Mohammed Mustafa, left, speaks after receiving a document handed to him by Norway’s Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide, right, prior to a meeting for talks on the Middle East in Brussels on Sunday. Norway on Sunday handed over diplomatic papers to the Palestinian prime minister in the latest step toward recognizing a Palestinian state, …

Palestine: Norway, Ireland, and Spain just made a gigantic symbolic move. Israel could have avoided this.
10 months, 1 week ago

Palestine: Norway, Ireland, and Spain just made a gigantic symbolic move. Israel could have avoided this.

Slate  

The decision by Norway, Ireland, and Spain to recognize a Palestinian state is a symbolic gesture, but in the context of the war in Gaza, it delivers a huge blow to Israel and a modest boost to Hamas. Saudi Arabia’s rulers desperately want to “normalize” relations with Israel, which they see as a potent ally in their larger rivalry with …

Israel to reprimand Irish, Norwegian, Spanish envoys over Palestine recognition
10 months, 1 week ago

Israel to reprimand Irish, Norwegian, Spanish envoys over Palestine recognition

The Hindu  

Israel will reprimand the ambassadors of Ireland, Norway and Spain on Thursday over their governments' plan to recognise a Palestinian state next week, an Israeli official said. The envoys have been summoned to the Foreign Ministry in Jerusalem, where they will be shown a previously unpublished video of Hamas taking female captives during its October 7 attack on Israel that …

Why is Israel angry some EU countries are recognising Palestine?
10 months, 1 week ago

Why is Israel angry some EU countries are recognising Palestine?

Al Jazeera  

Israel has responded with sound and fury to Norway’s, Ireland’s and Spain’s decision. “We’re getting to hear from lots of different people, that the recognition of a Palestinian state rewards Hamas for their actions on October 7, that attack in Israel,” Al Jazeera’s Imran Khan said, reporting from Amman, Jordan, because Israel’s government has banned Al Jazeera from reporting from …

The Latest | In historic move, a Palestinian state recognized by Spain, Ireland and Norway
55 years, 3 months ago

The Latest | In historic move, a Palestinian state recognized by Spain, Ireland and Norway

Associated Press  

Norway, Ireland and Spain said Wednesday they were recognizing a Palestinian state, a move welcomed by Palestinians as an affirmation of their decadeslong quest while Israel recalled its ambassadors to the three countries. National security adviser Jake Sullivan said otherwise Wednesday, saying some aid had been delivered “specifically to the Palestinians who need it.” GUNBATTLES AND CLASHES IN NORTHERN WEST …

Ireland, Norway and Spain to recognise Palestine as independent state
10 months, 1 week ago

Ireland, Norway and Spain to recognise Palestine as independent state

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ireland, Spain and Norway have …

Norway, Ireland and Spain move to recognise State of Palestine, Israel furious
10 months, 1 week ago

Norway, Ireland and Spain move to recognise State of Palestine, Israel furious

Live Mint  

In a historic move, three European countries – Norway, Ireland and Spain – announced their plans to recognise a Palestinian state. Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store and Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Wednesday said that their nations would recognise Palestine as a state as of May 28. Harris said he thinks other countries will join Norway, Spain and …

Norway, Ireland, Spain To Recognize A Palestinian State
10 months, 1 week ago

Norway, Ireland, Spain To Recognize A Palestinian State

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING TEL AVIV, Israel — Norway, Ireland and Spain said on Wednesday they are recognizing a Palestinian state, in a historic but largely symbolic move that deepens Israel’s isolation more than seven months into its grinding war against Hamas in Gaza. Norway, which helped broker the Oslo accords that kicked off the peace process in the 1990s, was …

Spain, Ireland and Norway recognize a Palestinian state. Why does that matter?
10 months, 1 week ago

Spain, Ireland and Norway recognize a Palestinian state. Why does that matter?

Associated Press  

Spain, Ireland and Norway formally recognized a Palestinian state on Tuesday, a step toward a long-held Palestinian aspiration that was fueled by international outrage over the civilian deaths and humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip following Israel’s offensive. The joint decision by two European Union countries plus Norway, a nation with a strong diplomatic tradition in peacemaking, may generate momentum …

Ireland, Norway and Spain recognise Palestinian state
10 months, 1 week ago

Ireland, Norway and Spain recognise Palestinian state

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Ireland, Norway and Spain said in coordinated announcements on Wednesday that they will recognise a Palestinian state amid the tensions created by the Israel-Hamas conflict, with the leadership of these countries saying they expect more European states to take a similar step. A statement from the Norwegian foreign ministry said a “number of other like-minded European countries will …

Ireland, Spain, Norway to formally recognise Palestine
10 months, 1 week ago

Ireland, Spain, Norway to formally recognise Palestine

The Hindu  

Norway, Ireland and Spain announced on May 22 that they will formally recognise the state of Palestine, even as reports emerged of Israel pushing its way further into Rafah in southern Gaza. countries had mixed reactions to the International Criminal Court prosecutor Karim Khan’s decision to seek arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant …

Israel recalls ambassadors to Norway, Ireland, Spain after the European nations recognise Palestine as a ‘state’
10 months, 1 week ago

Israel recalls ambassadors to Norway, Ireland, Spain after the European nations recognise Palestine as a ‘state’

Live Mint  

Three European countries, Norway, Ireland and Spain, announced on Wednesday that they are recognising Palestine as a state, in a historic move that has met with condemnation from Israel and celebrations among Palestinians, newswire AP reported. Meanwhile, Israel’s Foreign Minister, Israel Katz, recalled Israel’s ambassadors to Norway, Ireland and Spain in protest at the three governments' recognition of a Palestinian …

Israel recalls ambassadors to Norway, Ireland, Spain after the European nations recognise Palestine as a ‘state’
10 months, 1 week ago

Israel recalls ambassadors to Norway, Ireland, Spain after the European nations recognise Palestine as a ‘state’

Live Mint  

Three European countries, Norway, Ireland and Spain, announced on Wednesday that they are recognising Palestine as a state, in a historic move that has met with condemnation from Israel and celebrations among Palestinians, newswire AP reported. Meanwhile, Israel’s Foreign Minister, Israel Katz, recalled Israel’s ambassadors to Norway, Ireland and Spain in protest at the three governments' recognition of a Palestinian …

Norway, Ireland and Spain say they will recognize a Palestinian state
10 months, 1 week ago

Norway, Ireland and Spain say they will recognize a Palestinian state

Associated Press  

TEL AVIV, Israel — Norway, Ireland and Spain said Wednesday they would recognize a Palestinian state, a historic but largely symbolic move that further deepens Israel’s isolation more than seven months into its grinding war against Hamas in Gaza. U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan said the cutoff was “wrong” because it “destabilizes the West Bank” and undermines “the search …

A rift grows in Europe over recognizing Palestinian state
10 months, 1 week ago

A rift grows in Europe over recognizing Palestinian state

LA Times  

A boy waves a Palestinian flag as demonstrators in Barcelona, Spain, march during a protest in January calling for a cease-fire in Gaza. “To be impactful, recognition of Palestine must be matched with tangible steps to counter Israel’s annexation and settlement of Palestinian territory — such as banning settlement products and financial services,” he said. “A two-state solution is the …

Norway, Ireland, Spain to recognise Palestinian state
10 months, 1 week ago

Norway, Ireland, Spain to recognise Palestinian state

Al Jazeera  

The three European countries will formally enact recognition on May 28 despite Israel’s warnings of the consequences. Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store said on Wednesday that a two-state solution was in Israel’s best interest and the recognition of Palestinian statehood would come as of May 28. Harris told a news conference: “I’m confident that further countries will join us …

Palestinians welcome more recognition of Palestine state
10 months, 1 week ago

Palestinians welcome more recognition of Palestine state

China Daily  

Palestinian vendors sell goods near a destroyed building housing a branch of Bank of Palestine, amid a cash crunch caused by the destruction and closure of banks in Gaza City May 5, 2024. On Wednesday, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store and Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris all announced their countries will recognize Palestinian statehood, …

Norway, Ireland and Spain to recognise Palestinian state, Blinken says he'll work with US Congress on potential ICC sanctions
10 months, 1 week ago

Norway, Ireland and Spain to recognise Palestinian state, Blinken says he'll work with US Congress on potential ICC sanctions

ABC  

In short: The prime ministers of Norway, Ireland and Spain announced their countries will soon recognise an independent Palestinian state. Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz said the decision to recognise a Palestinian state undermined Israel's right to self-defence and efforts to return the 128 hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza. Blinken says he'll work with US Congress on potential …

Spain, Norway and Ireland say they will recognize a Palestinian state
10 months, 1 week ago

Spain, Norway and Ireland say they will recognize a Palestinian state

NPR  

Spain, Norway and Ireland say they will recognize a Palestinian state Enlarge this image toggle caption Paul Faith/AFP via Getty Images Paul Faith/AFP via Getty Images LONDON — The leaders of Ireland, Spain and Norway announced their countries would formally recognize Palestinian statehood in the coming days, with other member states in the European Union expected to follow their lead …

What does the increasing recognition of Palestinian statehood mean?
10 months, 1 week ago

What does the increasing recognition of Palestinian statehood mean?

Al Jazeera  

Norway, Ireland and Spain announce they will recognise an independent Palestinian state. Until now, most Western countries have maintained they will formally recognise Palestinian statehood only at the end of a peace process with Israel. But the European Union is divided on the issue and larger powers like France say it’s not the right time to recognise a Palestinian state. …

Recognition of Palestinian statehood is not the panacea it’s made out to be
11 months, 1 week ago

Recognition of Palestinian statehood is not the panacea it’s made out to be

Al Jazeera  

As the genocide in Gaza rages on, various European countries, including Spain and Ireland, have indicated that they are moving towards recognising the State of Palestine. The new Irish prime minister, Simon Harris, argued that a group of like-minded countries officially recognising a Palestinian state would “lend weight to the decision and … send the strongest message”. As it stands, …

Norway says ready to recognise a Palestinian state
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Norway says ready to recognise a Palestinian state

Hindustan Times  

Norway is ready to recognise a Palestinian state together with other countries, its prime minister said on Friday while hosting Spanish counterpart Pedro Sanchez, who is seeking support for the cause. HT Image Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store told reporters that such a decision would need to be taken in close coordination with "like-minded countries". "Norway stands ready to …

Ireland, Spain, Norway moving closer to recognising a Palestinian state
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Ireland, Spain, Norway moving closer to recognising a Palestinian state

Al Jazeera  

Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez says declarations on Palestine will be made “when the conditions are appropriate”. Ireland and Norway are both moving closer to recognising Palestinian statehood, leaders of the two countries expressed separately after meetings with Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, who also champions the move. Ireland wants to recognise Palestine soon, but in a coordinated action with Spain …

Opinion: How can the U.S. renew Mideast peace talks? Recognize Palestinian statehood
1 year, 3 months ago

Opinion: How can the U.S. renew Mideast peace talks? Recognize Palestinian statehood

LA Times  

On Sept. 13, 1993, with a famous handshake on the White House lawn, Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and Palestine Liberation Organization Chairman Yasser Arafat sealed the Oslo accords, which have, in theory, provided the theoretical and practical basis for the Israeli-Palestinian peace process ever since: a set of measures and confidence-building steps that would ultimately lead to a two-state …

Europe’s symbolic solidarity with Palestine
10 years, 3 months ago

Europe’s symbolic solidarity with Palestine

Al Jazeera  

As various European parliaments express support for a Palestinian state, critics say more substantive action is needed. “It also means that Irish people are standing with progressive Israeli opinion, which wants a lasting peace arrangement and supports the recognition of a Palestinian state.” Sharif Nashashibi, a London-based journalist and analyst of politics in the Arab world, said the decision to …

Sweden recognizes Palestinian statehood; Israel upset
10 years, 5 months ago

Sweden recognizes Palestinian statehood; Israel upset

Firstpost  

Stockholm: Sweden’s new left-leaning government on Thursday recognized a Palestinian state — a move that comes during increased tensions between Arabs and Jews over Israel’s plans to build about 1,000 housing units in east Jerusalem. The EU member became the third Western European nation, after Malta and Cyprus, to do so, reflecting growing international impatience with Israel’s nearly half-century control …

Sweden’s new govt pledges to recognize Palestine state
10 years, 5 months ago

Sweden’s new govt pledges to recognize Palestine state

Live Mint  

Stockholm: Sweden pledged to formally recognize the State of Palestine, setting itself up to become the first major western European nation to do so. “The conflict between Israel and Palestine can only be solved by a two-state solution, negotiated in accordance with the principles of international law,” Prime Minister Stefan Loefven said on Friday in his government declaration speech in …

Israel and Palestine
22 years, 6 months ago

Israel and Palestine

Hindustan Times  

Israel and Palestine have been fighting a fierce battle for sovereignty and control of a landmass in West Asia. HT Image At the heart of the conflict is the Israeli government’s refusal to consider a Palestinian state and the Arab countries’ refusal to recognize the legitimacy of Israel. Palestinian leader Yaser Arafat and Israeli Prime Minister Isac Rabin negotiated the …

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