RT | Map: The countries that recognize Palestine as a state Washington Post (blog) Last week, Sweden became the 135th member of the United Nations to officially recognize Palestine as an independent state. The act sparked a tetchy diplomatic incident with Israel, which WorldViews discussed here. On the ground, a separate, viable ... Explosions as Palestine erupts in 'Day of Rage' against Israel Al-Aqsa mosque ... Would EU recognition of Palestine be more than symbolic? Hamas Forms 'Popular Army' to 'Liberate Palestine' |
Daily News & Analysis | Carr pivots from Israel to Palestine The Australian JULIA Gillard's former foreign minister Bob Carr has agreed to be the patron of Labor Friends of Palestine after accusing fanatics in Israel's government of promoting “apartheid” — a move likely to infuriate sections of Australia's Jewish community. The Blue Side: You Better Recognize (Palestine) From Print Edition OIC calls for concerted efforts to resolve Palestine issue |
A satirical Ikea guide to the Israeli-Palestinian crisis Washington Post (blog) Last week, top Israeli and Swedish diplomats engaged in a heated spat following Sweden's decision to recognize Palestine as a state. Ambassadors were scolded and withdrawn, and pointed barbs were flung in both directions. "The Swedish government ... |
Press TV | Sharp Words on Israel and Palestine New York Times Israel's minister of the economy, Naftali Bennett, has vowed to do everything in his power to make sure that the Palestinian people never get a state. Another of his notable quotes is “I've killed lots of Arabs in my life, and there's no problem with ... Israel hinders Palestine statehood efforts: Academic The first step is recognizing the problem |
Middle East Monitor | MEMO's Palestine Book Awards honours diversity Middle East Monitor The third annual Palestine Book Awards, one of MEMO's flagship events, celebrated this year's publications on Palestine yesterday evening. Seven books were shortlisted from the 22 entries in this year's competition. The admissions covered a range of ... |
EurActiv | French Socialists push for recognition of Palestinian state EurActiv The movement for the recognition of Palestine is gaining momentum in the wake of Sweden's decision to officially recognise the state. Socalist legislators are preparing a resolution that would see France join 135 other countries in recognising the ... France Looks to Recognize Palestine Statehood France has a binding duty to recognize Palestine -MPs French Lawmakers Prepare Motion to Recognise Palestine |
Arab News | 'Palestine grateful to KSA for billions in aid' Arab News In a wide-ranging interview with Arab News, Basem A. Alagha also condemned the recent attacks by terrorists in Al-Ahsa, saying it was an attempt to destabilize the Kingdom. He said the Palestinian people backed the Kingdom's efforts to tackle extremism ... |
Daily Times | Pakistan urges UN to establish 'independent Palestine' Daily Times UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has called on the United Nations (UN) Security Council to show its leadership and resolve the decades-old Middle East problem by “establishing an independent State of Palestine based on the pre-1967 borders with al-Quds ... Pakistan urges UN Security Council to work towards settling Mideast question |
gulfnews.com | Time for Palestine to chart a new course gulfnews.com A series of meetings by the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) leadership in Ramallah have managed to dispel rumours in the media of a possible split with Hamas. The rumours were apparently instigated by divergent views by the two sides in the ... Palestinian PM delays Gaza visit following blasts Fatah Homes in Gaza Bombed Ahead of Arafat Rally Coordinated bombings in Gaza spark accusations, security concerns |
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