Australia suggests it could recognise Palestinian statehood but Hamas should have no role to play
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Australia suggests it could recognise Palestinian statehood but Hamas should have no role to play

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 Australia has joined a handful of nations in hinting it could recognise Palestine's statehood as the international community looks for a two-state solution to end Israel's war. Her statement comes amid mounting criticism of prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu's war in Gaza after seven aid workers, including six foreign nations, with the World Central Kitchen were killed in an Israeli air strike in the Strip. Ms Wong said "those who claim recognition is rewarding an enemy" were wrong because Israel's own security depends on a two-state solution. Mr Biden last week told Netanyahu that future US policy towards Israel will be determined by whether its government takes action to protect aid workers and civilians in Gaza, during their first telephone conversation since the deaths of several humanitarian aid workers in the attack on the aid convoy.

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Why is there no Palestine state?
1 week, 1 day ago

Why is there no Palestine state?

The Hindu  

The King David Hotel of Jerusalem is one of the landmark buildings of the contested city. In 1967, during the Six-Day War, Israel captured the entire Sinai Peninsula and Gaza Strip from Egypt; the West Bank and eastern Jerusalem from Jordan; and the Golan Heights from Syria. The UN Partition plan promised 55% of historical Palestine to the Jewish state; …

The ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war is welcome, but the world needs to find a way to stop the conflict from reigniting
2 months, 1 week ago

The ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war is welcome, but the world needs to find a way to stop the conflict from reigniting

ABC  

A ceasefire — but a Band-Aid also. Two-state solution needed In the broader sweep of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, this is yet another Band-Aid on a badly bleeding patient. And many Palestinians do not want a two-state solution: they believe that every person in Israel, the West Bank and Gaza should have an equal vote and that whoever has the majority …

Australia votes for 'immediate, unconditional and permanent' Gaza ceasefire at United Nations
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Australia votes for 'immediate, unconditional and permanent' Gaza ceasefire at United Nations

ABC  

Australia has supported a United Nations resolution for an "immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire" in Gaza, joining most of the world in the strongest language Australia has adopted on the conflict to date. Australia's permanent UN representative, James Larsen, said it should have done so and that Australia "does not agree with everything" in the resolutions, despite its support. "Australia's …

Australia motion on Palestinian Sovereignty
4 months, 1 week ago

Australia motion on Palestinian Sovereignty

ABC  

Rachel Mealey: In a major departure from its previous position, Australia has voted in favour of a motion at the United Nations recognising Palestinian sovereignty over natural resources in the occupied territories. Luke Radford: 155 countries backed a draft proposal at the United Nations to recognise the permanent sovereignty of Palestinians over natural resources like land, water and electricity in …

What does it mean to recognise Palestinian statehood?
8 months 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 …

Australia must recognise Palestine to promote peace
9 months, 1 week ago

Australia must recognise Palestine to promote peace

Al Jazeera  

Such a move would support the peace efforts, not undermine them, as some have argued. On May 29, a motion was presented to the lower house of the Australian parliament by the Greens to vote on whether Australia should follow Spain, Norway, Ireland, Slovenia, and the overwhelming majority of the world’s nations in recognising Palestinian statehood, but it failed to …

The recognition of Palestine is undermined by support for harmful policies
9 months, 4 weeks 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 …

The question of Palestine’s UN membership
10 months ago

The question of Palestine’s UN membership

The Hindu  

Israel’s war on Gaza has raised several ethical, political, and diplomatic questions. On May 10, the UNGA overwhelmingly adopted a resolution affirming Palestine’s eligibility to assume full membership in the U.N. When Mongolia’s membership application was stuck in the UNSC, the UNGA intervened with a resolution similar to what was done in the Palestine case, suggesting that Mongolia deserves a …

Israel-Hamas war: 145 UN member countries now recognise Palestinian state
10 months ago

Israel-Hamas war: 145 UN member countries now recognise Palestinian state

Hindustan Times  

Israel's war in Gaza since the October 7 attack has revived a global push for Palestinians to be given a state of their own. Norway, Spain and Ireland on Tuesday became the latest countries to recognise a state of Palestine, breaking with the long-held view of Western powers that Palestinians can only gain statehood as part of a negotiated peace …

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 …

A rift grows in Europe over recognizing Palestinian state
10 months 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 …

What does the increasing recognition of Palestinian statehood mean?
10 months 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. …

UNSC not arena to promote hegemony but peace
10 months, 2 weeks ago

UNSC not arena to promote hegemony but peace

China Daily  

Delegates react to the voting results during the United Nations General Assembly vote on a draft resolution that would recognize the Palestinians as qualified to become a full UN member, in New York City, US May 10, 2024. The United Nations General Assembly voted by a wide margin on Friday to grant new "rights and privileges" to Palestine and called …

UNGA Breaks Into Applause As India Backs UN Resolution Recommending Palestine's Full Membership
10 months, 2 weeks ago

UNGA Breaks Into Applause As India Backs UN Resolution Recommending Palestine's Full Membership

News 18  

India on Friday voted in favour of a draft UN General Assembly resolution that said Palestine is qualified and should be admitted as a full member of the United Nations and recommended that the Security Council “reconsider” the matter “favourably”. The 193-member General Assembly met in the morning for an emergency special session where the Arab Group resolution ‘Admission of …

Australia votes 'yes' at United Nations as Palestinian push for full membership gathers momentum
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Australia votes 'yes' at United Nations as Palestinian push for full membership gathers momentum

ABC  

In short: A Palestinian bid for full membership of the United Nations gathered momentum on Friday, after a resolution passed through the organisation's General Assembly recognising it was qualified to join. A Palestinian bid for full membership of the United Nations gathered momentum on Friday, after a resolution passed through the organisation's General Assembly recognising it was qualified to join. …

China supports UNSC's early reconsideration of Palestine's application to join UN
10 months, 2 weeks ago

China supports UNSC's early reconsideration of Palestine's application to join UN

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-05-11 13:33 Delegates react to the voting results during the United Nations General Assembly vote on a draft resolution that would recognize the Palestinians as qualified to become a full UN member, in New York City, US May 10, 2024. China's permanent representative to the UN Fu Cong emphasized the need for Palestine to be granted full …

India votes in favour of UN membership for Palestine amid Israel-Hamas war in Gaza
10 months, 2 weeks ago

India votes in favour of UN membership for Palestine amid Israel-Hamas war in Gaza

Live Mint  

The United Nations backed a Palestinian bid for membership on Friday with 143 countries — including India — voting for recognition. The resolution, introduced by the United Arab Emirates, says, "The State of Palestine is qualified for membership in the United Nations in accordance with Article 4 of the Charter and should therefore be admitted." While the passing of the …

India votes in favour of UNGA resolution supporting Palestine's bid to become full UN member
10 months, 2 weeks ago

India votes in favour of UNGA resolution supporting Palestine's bid to become full UN member

Deccan Chronicle  

United Nations: India on Friday voted in favour of a draft UN General Assembly resolution that said Palestine is qualified and should be admitted as full member of the United Nations and recommended that the Security Council “reconsider" the matter “favourably”. The 193-member General Assembly met in the morning for an emergency special session where the Arab Group resolution ‘Admission …

UN backs Palestine’s bid for membership: How did your country vote?
10 months, 2 weeks ago

UN backs Palestine’s bid for membership: How did your country vote?

Al Jazeera  

A breakdown by country of the UN General Assembly vote on a resolution for Palestinian to become a full UN member. The United Nations General Assembly has overwhelmingly voted to support a Palestinian bid to become a full UN member by recognising it as qualified to join and recommending the UN Security Council “reconsider the matter favourably”. Here is a …

India at UN reaffirms support to two-state solution for Palestine, urges resumption of peace talks
10 months, 3 weeks ago

India at UN reaffirms support to two-state solution for Palestine, urges resumption of peace talks

India TV News  

New York: India has reiterated its support for a two-state solution for the Israel-Palestine conflict amid the ongoing war in Gaza, emphasising that such a solution entails the Palestinian people's ability to live in an independent country with secure borders with due regard to the security needs of Israel. In a meeting at the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday …

Permanent status: on Palestine and the UN
11 months, 1 week ago

Permanent status: on Palestine and the UN

The Hindu  

As concerns about a conflict, by design or miscalculation, between Israel and Iran grow stronger, news of the United Nations Security Council resolution on granting Palestine full-member status at the UN, that was vetoed by the United States, has not received the attention it should have. The “Question of Palestine” has been tossed around for decades, and even though the …

Security Council plans to vote on UN membership for Palestine. But the US will block it
11 months, 1 week ago

Security Council plans to vote on UN membership for Palestine. But the US will block it

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. The U.S. has “been very clear consistently that premature …

US blocks Palestinian push for full UN membership at Security Council
11 months, 1 week ago

US blocks Palestinian push for full UN membership at Security Council

Al Jazeera  

US vetoes UN Security Council resolution that recommended the state of Palestine’s full membership in the world body. The United States has vetoed a widely supported resolution at the UN Security Council that would have paved the way for the state of Palestine to gain full membership at the United Nations. “We are still longing to practice our right to …

U.S. blocks full U.N. membership for Palestinians
11 months, 1 week ago

U.S. blocks full U.N. membership for Palestinians

LA Times  

Despite U.S. opposition, there is overwhelming support on the 15-nation United Nations Security Council for the Palestinian bid for full U.N. membership. The U.S. vetoed a Palestinian membership application Thursday, ending the latest debate on the issue at the U.N. Security Council and again squashing Palestinian statehood aspirations, at least for now. “Recent escalations make it even more important to …

Australia, Spain hint towards considering recognition of Palestinian state
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Australia, Spain hint towards considering recognition of Palestinian state

Hindustan Times  

Australian foreign minister Penny Wong indicated the possibility of the island country considering recognising a Palestinian state, which is a shift in policy as the West is continually urging for a two-state nation to end the Israel-Hamas crisis that has been ongoing for the past six months. Wong agreed with a speech by UK foreign secretary David Cameron, who said …

As Palestine applies for full UN membership, what’s in the way?
11 months, 2 weeks ago

As Palestine applies for full UN membership, what’s in the way?

Al Jazeera  

History set to be repeated as the US prepares to wield veto, insisting Palestine must negotiate statehood with Israel first. The UN Security Council on Monday asked its membership committee to review the Palestinian Authority’s application to be made a full member state of the United Nations. “This is a historic moment again,” said Mansour on Monday, referring back to …

Penny Wong suggests Australian government considering recognising Palestinian statehood
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Penny Wong suggests Australian government considering recognising Palestinian statehood

ABC  

In short: Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has told an ANU conference that a two-state solution is "the only hope" for peace between Israelis and Palestinians. Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has told an ANU conference that a two-state solution is "the only hope" for peace between Israelis and Palestinians. Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has suggested the federal government …

U.N. Security Council refers Palestinian application to become full U.N. member to committee
11 months, 2 weeks ago

U.N. Security Council refers Palestinian application to become full U.N. member to committee

The Hindu  

The United Nations Security Council president on April 8 referred the Palestinian Authority's application to become a full member of the world body to the committee on the admission of new member. "We sincerely hope after 12 years since we change our status to an observer state, that the Security Council will elevate itself to implementing the global consensus on …

The Security Council revives the Palestinian Authority’s UN hopes. The US says not yet
11 months, 2 weeks ago

The Security Council revives the Palestinian Authority’s UN hopes. The US says not yet

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. Security Council on Monday revived the Palestinian Authority’s hopes of joining the United Nations as a full member. “The issue of full Palestinian membership is a decision that should be negotiated between Israel and the Palestinians,” U.S. deputy ambassador Robert Wood told reporters Monday. The Security Council decided to make a formal decision on Palestinian …

Security Council reviews Palestinian bid for full UN membership
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Security Council reviews Palestinian bid for full UN membership

Hindustan Times  

The United Nations Security Council said Monday that it would decide this month on the Palestinians' bid for full UN membership, with the longshot campaign unlikely to survive US opposition. Any request to become a UN member state must first pass a vote by the Security Council where Israel's ally the United States wields a veto and then be endorsed …

UN Security Council refers Palestine’s full membership bid to committee
11 months, 2 weeks ago

UN Security Council refers Palestine’s full membership bid to committee

Al Jazeera  

Palestinian UN envoy Riyad Mansour urges Security Council to ‘elevate itself to implementing the global consensus on the two-state solution’. The United Nations Security Council president has referred the Palestinian Authority’s application for Palestine to become a full member of the world body to its membership committee. Palestinian UN envoy Riyad Mansour told reporters in New York that the PA …

Palestinians relaunch bid to become full member of United Nations
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Palestinians relaunch bid to become full member of United Nations

Hindustan Times  

The Palestinians on Tuesday officially revived their bid for a full member state in the United Nations -- a process with an uncertain outcome but one they say is necessary in the face of Israel's offensive in Gaza. In a letter to UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, dated Tuesday and seen by AFP, UN envoy Riyad Mansour requested "upon instructions …

Palestinians seek full UN membership again, but US is almost certain to block it for a second time
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Palestinians seek full UN membership again, but US is almost certain to block it for a second time

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — Supporters of the Palestinians’ request for full membership in the United Nations asked the U.N. Security Council on Tuesday to revive their application for admission submitted in 2011. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas delivered the Palestinian Authority’s application to become the 194th member of the United Nations to then Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Sept. 23, 2011, before addressing …

After the end of the Gaza conflict, recognition of a Palestinian state best serves the cause of peace
1 year, 1 month ago

After the end of the Gaza conflict, recognition of a Palestinian state best serves the cause of peace

ABC  

Recognition of the State of Palestine is back on the international agenda. David Cameron, the UK’s Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, told the Guardian during a recent visit to Lebanon that while there would be no recognition of the State of Palestine while Hamas remained in Gaza, recognition could take place while Israeli negotiations with Palestinian …

Statehood is right of Palestinian people: China Daily editorial
1 year, 1 month ago

Statehood is right of Palestinian people: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

Palestinian children displaced by Israeli strikes gather in Rafah, Gaza, on Jan 15, 2024. SALEH SALEM/REUTERS Shortly before his trip to the Middle East on Wednesday, UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron told Arab ambassadors at a Westminster reception on Monday that the United Kingdom is mulling recognition of a Palestinian state so that Israelis and Palestinians can live side by …

UN, UK push Israel on role of two-state solution in ending Gaza war
1 year, 2 months ago

UN, UK push Israel on role of two-state solution in ending Gaza war

Al Jazeera  

The United Nations and the United Kingdom say a two-state solution is key to bringing peace in the Israel-Palestine conflict as international pushback against Israel’s rejection of Palestinian statehood grows. In the West Bank, Cameron will meet Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and highlight Britain’s long-term support for a two-state solution “so that Israelis and Palestinians can live side-by-side in peace”, …

UN chief warns that Israel’s rejection of a two-state solution threatens global peace
1 year, 2 months ago

UN chief warns that Israel’s rejection of a two-state solution threatens global peace

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — The United Nations chief warned Israel on Tuesday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ’s rejection of a two-state solution will indefinitely prolong a conflict that is threatening global peace and emboldening extremists everywhere. In his toughest language yet on the Israeli-Hamas war, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told a ministerial meeting of the U.N. Security Council that “the right …

Australia abstains from United Nations vote on immediate humanitarian truce between Israel and Hamas
1 year, 5 months ago

Australia abstains from United Nations vote on immediate humanitarian truce between Israel and Hamas

ABC  

Australia has abstained from voting on a call for an immediate humanitarian truce between Israeli forces and Hamas militants in Gaza at the UN General Assembly. Key points: Ambassador James Larsen said Australia "abstained with disappointment" because the resolution was "incomplete" Palestinian representative Riyad Mansour said the outcome sent a message that the fighting must end Israel's ambassador Gilad Erdan …

Abbas gives Israel ‘one year’ to leave Palestinian territory
3 years, 6 months ago

Abbas gives Israel ‘one year’ to leave Palestinian territory

Al Jazeera  

Speaking at the UNGA, the PA leader accused Israel of ‘apartheid’ and ‘ethnic cleansing’ and threatened to withdraw recognition of the state unless it withdraws from the Palestinian territory. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has given Israel one year to withdraw from occupied territory and threatened to withdraw recognition Israel if it failed to do so. “We must state that Israel, …

Australia's stance on Israel-Palestine peace process 'extreme': Palestinian official
8 years, 2 months ago

Australia's stance on Israel-Palestine peace process 'extreme': Palestinian official

ABC  

A senior Palestinian official has labelled Australia's position on the Middle East peace process as "extreme" after the Turnbull Government distanced itself from the final statement of the Paris peace conference. The ABC understands Australia declined to back the final statement from Sunday's Middle East peace conference in Paris because the text "welcomed" last month's UN resolution. On Monday, Chief …

Israel ordered to end settlements in Palestinian territories as US refuses to veto UN Security Council resolution
8 years, 3 months ago

Israel ordered to end settlements in Palestinian territories as US refuses to veto UN Security Council resolution

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 In a rare condemnation of …

Israel ends aid programs, orders ambassadors home after UN Security Council condemnation of settlements
8 years, 3 months ago

Israel ends aid programs, orders ambassadors home after UN Security Council condemnation of settlements

ABC  

Israel's Prime Minister has taken diplomatic action against the countries that co- Key points: Benjamin Netanyahu cancels aid to co-sponsors of Security Council resolution Resolution condemns Israeli settlements in West Bank and East Jerusalem Donald Trump promises 'things will be different' when he takes office Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office announced the steps a few hours after the United States …

Palestinians submit application to join ICC
10 years, 2 months ago

Palestinians submit application to join ICC

Al Jazeera  

Ambassador to UN has formally submitted documents for membership of the Hague-based International Criminal Court. Speaking at the UN headquarters in New York on Friday, Riyad Mansour said pursuing the war-crimes case was an option that allowed Palestine to “seek justice for all those killed by the Israeli occupier”. There is a real threat of cutting aid to PA but …

Palestinian statehood resolution fails at UNSC
10 years, 2 months ago

Palestinian statehood resolution fails at UNSC

The Hindu  

The UN Security Council has failed to adopt a Palestinian statehood resolution that set a deadline for the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Palestinian territories by 2017. The resolution failed to receive the required majority among members, the United States also opposed the text, a move that would have seen the draft fail to pass. It also outlined several parameters …

Now What? The State Of Palestinian Statehood
12 years, 3 months ago

Now What? The State Of Palestinian Statehood

NPR  

The State Of Palestinian Statehood Enlarge this image toggle caption Hatem Moussa/AP Hatem Moussa/AP Guy Raz, host of weekends on "All Things Considered," separately interviewed Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad, Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Michael Oren and former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert. Sponsor Message Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad says the resolution is "powerful symbolism." But the Israeli …

UN votes to give Palestinians 'non-member state' status
12 years, 3 months ago

UN votes to give Palestinians 'non-member state' status

ABC  

The UN General Assembly has overwhelmingly voted to grant the Palestinian Authority "non-member state" status. Earlier Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas urged UN members to "issue a birth certificate" for a state of Palestine as he opened the debate in the General Assembly. "Palestine comes today to the United Nations General Assembly at a time when it is still tending to …

Palestinians certain to win recognition as a state
12 years, 3 months ago

Palestinians certain to win recognition as a state

The Hindu  

The Palestinians are certain to win U.N. recognition as a state on Thursday but success could exact a high price - delaying an independent state of Palestine because of Israel’s vehement opposition. The United States, Israel’s closest ally, mounted an aggressive campaign to head off the General Assembly vote, which the Palestinians view as a historic step in their quest …

U.N. Votes To Give Palestinians 'Non-Member Observer State' Status
12 years, 3 months ago

U.N. Votes To Give Palestinians 'Non-Member Observer State' Status

NPR  

Votes To Give Palestinians 'Non-Member Observer State' Status Enlarge this image toggle caption Uriel Sinai/Getty Images Uriel Sinai/Getty Images The United Nations General Assembly on Thursday overwhelmingly approved a resolution upgrading Palestine to a "non-member observer state," from a "non-member observer entity." Sponsor Message Enlarge this image toggle caption Stan Honda/AFP/Getty Images Stan Honda/AFP/Getty Images "The moment has come for …

UN votes to upgrade Palestinian status
12 years, 3 months ago

UN votes to upgrade Palestinian status

Al Jazeera  

The United Nations General Assembly has voted in favour of upgrading the Palestinians status to that of a non-member observer state. This recognition of an upgraded UN status was the beginning of “a final serious attempt to achieve peace”, he said, stressing that the Palestinian Liberation Organisation was seeking to “breathe new life” into negotiations. “The General Assembly is called …

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