Recognition of Palestinian statehood is not the panacea it’s made out to be
11 months 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, recognition of the State of Palestine is a political and symbolic move – it signals the recognition of the Palestinian right to sovereignty over the West Bank and Gaza. Some Palestinians and international human rights organisations argue that recognition is a crucial step towards securing Palestinian fundamental rights and one that offers more legal avenues to hold the Israeli regime accountable. That’s why what Palestinians need from the international community at this moment is not the symbolic recognition of a non-existing state, but tangible action, including trade embargoes on and sanctions against the Israeli regime to hold it accountable for its ongoing crimes across colonised Palestine.

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Why is there no Palestine state?
1 week, 3 days 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; …

Ireland hears the call of Palestine, but is it free to answer?
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Ireland hears the call of Palestine, but is it free to answer?

Al Jazeera  

Today, Ireland is a country reckoning with the cost and consequences of abandoning its ideals for economic gain. On the surface, every political faction in Ireland, including Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael – which have governed Ireland since independence, and are expected to form another coalition government after collectively securing some 40 percent of the vote in last month’s general …

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 …

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 …

‘Against violence towards civilians’: Armenia recognises Palestinian state
9 months, 1 week ago

‘Against violence towards civilians’: Armenia recognises Palestinian state

Al Jazeera  

Armenia has formally recognised a Palestinian state, the latest country to do so during the war in Gaza, prompting Israel to summon the Armenian ambassador. In announcing the move on Friday, Armenia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs also condemned Israel’s military conduct in the Gaza Strip and Palestinian group Hamas’s taking of captives. Reaffirming our commitment to int’l law &… pic.twitter.com/SoF7KLLGr7 …

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
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 …

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 …

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 …

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 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, …

What’s behind Norway’s recognition of Palestinian statehood?
10 months 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 …

The Take: What impact can recognising a Palestinian state have?
10 months ago

The Take: What impact can recognising a Palestinian state have?

Al Jazeera  

Spain, Norway, and Ireland announced plans to recognise a Palestinian state from May 28. Behind Spain’s push to recognise the State of Palestine, along with Ireland and Norway, was years of support for the Palestinian cause. Some Spaniards draw parallels between their fight against fascism during the civil war and Palestinian resistance against Israeli occupation. In this episode: Itxaso Dominguez …

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

The Latest | In historic move, a Palestinian state recognized by Spain, Ireland and Norway
55 years, 2 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 …

Watch again as Palestinian state recognised by Ireland Prime Minister Simon Harris
10 months, 1 week ago

Watch again as Palestinian state recognised by Ireland Prime Minister Simon Harris

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 Watch again as the Palestinian …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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. …

Are more European nations finally moving to recognise Palestine statehood?
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Are more European nations finally moving to recognise Palestine statehood?

Al Jazeera  

Spain and Ireland are discussing a collective plan to recognise Palestine as a state amid Israel’s war on Gaza. Within Europe, the concerns over Israel’s war on Gaza have also led to shifting positions — including more nations considering the possibility of recognising the Palestinian state. Some of the EU’s most powerful and influential nations, including Germany and France, hold …

Ireland, Spain, Norway moving closer to recognising a Palestinian state
11 months, 2 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 …

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 …

Why Ireland is one of the most pro-Palestinian nations in the world
1 year ago

Why Ireland is one of the most pro-Palestinian nations in the world

NPR  

Why Ireland is one of the most pro-Palestinian nations in the world Enlarge this image toggle caption Paulo Nunes dos Santos for NPR Paulo Nunes dos Santos for NPR DUBLIN — When Fatin Al Tamimi immigrated to Ireland in 1988, she felt like hers was the only hijab on the streets of Dublin. Sponsor Message Many Irish people Enlarge this …

Spain’s prime minister says he will propose that parliament recognizes a Palestinian state
1 year ago

Spain’s prime minister says he will propose that parliament recognizes a Palestinian state

Associated Press  

BILBAO, Spain — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said Saturday that he will propose that Spain’s parliament recognizes a Palestinian state. “I will propose granting Spain’s recognition to the Palestinian state,” Sánchez said. “I do this out of moral conviction, for a just cause and because it is the only way that the two states, Israel and Palestine, can live …

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 …

Top UK diplomat says Britain could recognize a Palestinian state before a peace deal with Israel
1 year, 1 month ago

Top UK diplomat says Britain could recognize a Palestinian state before a peace deal with Israel

Associated Press  

RIYAK, Lebanon — Britain’s top diplomat said Thursday that his country could officially recognize a Palestinian state after a cease-fire in Gaza without waiting for the outcome of what could be yearslong talks between Israel and the Palestinians on a two-state solution. Foreign Secretary David Cameron, speaking to The Associated Press during a visit Thursday to Lebanon intended to tamp …

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 …

David Cameron says U.K. could recognise Palestinian state; no change in stance, clarifies Downing Street
1 year, 1 month ago

David Cameron says U.K. could recognise Palestinian state; no change in stance, clarifies Downing Street

The Hindu  

The British government insisted Tuesday that its stance on the Middle East peace process remained unchanged after Foreign Secretary David Cameron suggested the U.K. could soon recognise a Palestinian state. Mr. Cameron's comments were welcomed by the Palestinian ambassador in London but sparked a backlash from Conservative MPs who said early recognition would reward Hamas for its violent assault on …

What does Israel’s new government mean for Palestinians?
2 years, 2 months ago

What does Israel’s new government mean for Palestinians?

Al Jazeera  

On Wednesday, January 25 at 19:30 GMT: In November 2022, Israeli citizens voted in their fifth parliamentary election in less than four years and ushered in the country’s most far-right government ever elected. While some view the election as a path to political stability following years of parliamentary turmoil, Palestinians and rights advocates are raising alarm over what this new …

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, …

Ireland condemns Israel’s ‘de facto annexation’ of Palestine
3 years, 10 months ago

Ireland condemns Israel’s ‘de facto annexation’ of Palestine

Al Jazeera  

After the recent bombardment of Gaza, the Irish parliament passes a motion condemning Israel’s ‘de facto annexation’ of Palestinian land. This makes it the first European Union country to use the phrase “de facto annexation” in relation to Israel’s actions in the occupied Palestinian territories. Illegal land grabs, annexation of Palestinian land & homes has been called out by Dail …

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