New York Times | Palestine's land conflict The Economist FEW Palestinian towns are as tranquil and prosperous as Turmusaya. Red-roofed homes dot the valley and palm trees line the road leading to it, like a resort in Florida, where many of its people now live. With the nearest Jewish settlement hidden beyond ... Palestine minister's autopsy results disputed Challenges Face the U.S. as Lead Middle East Peace Negotiator Between Israel ... Calls for Calm After Palestinian Official Dies During Protest in the West Bank |
Jerusalem Post | Portuguese parliament passes motion in support of 'Palestine' recognition Jerusalem Post The motion was filed jointly by the center-right majority and the Socialist opposition party, and proposes to: "recognize, in coordination with the European Union, the State of Palestine as an independent and sovereign state," AFP reported. The ... UN urges probe into Palestine minister death Only the people can bring peace to Palestine Portugal's Parliament Calls to Recognize 'Palestine' |
The Guardian | Ireland: 'Early Recognition' of Palestine Possible ABC News Ireland is considering early recognition of Palestinian statehood as a possible tactic for kick-starting Middle East peace talks, the foreign minister declared Wednesday as he offered conditional support for an idea bitterly opposed by Israel. Charlie ... French and Irish parliaments call for recognition of Palestinian state The Irish Parliament Looks Set to Recognize a Palestinian State Irish MPs call for recognition of Palestine |
Newsweek | Kerry seeks to avert UN showdown over Palestine gulfnews.com Kerry seeks to avert UN showdown over Palestine. Palestinians aim to submit to Security Council a draft resolution setting out a two- or three-year timetable for an end to occupation. AFP; Published: 16:09 December 13, 2014; Gulf News. Share on ... Recognition of the State of Palestine is a must US Hopes To Defuse Simmering Israel-Palestine Tension Israeli petition in support of Palestinian statehood gathers pace ahead of EU vote |
Haaretz | Portugal's parliament calls for recognition of Palestinian state Haaretz The resolution called on Portugal's government to “recognize, in coordination with the European Union, the State of Palestine as an independent and sovereign state, in accordance with the principles of international law," Correio da Manhã reported. Portuguese MPs urge Palestine recognition Portuguese Parliament Calls on its Government to Recognize Palestine Belgium, Portuguese Parliaments Demand their Governments' Immediate ... |
Al-Arabiya | Islamic Relief defies Israeli ban and continues operations in Palestine The Guardian Britain's biggest Islamic charity is due to resume its operations in Palestine in defiance of a ban on working in the territory after Israel's defence ministry described the aid group as a “terrorist organisation”. Islamic Relief, a Birmingham-based ... UK charity to resume operations in Palestine UK Islamic charity cleared of funding terror, Palestine aid work resumes |
Irish Times | Government will not oppose Sinn Féin motion on Palestine RTE.ie The Government's decision comes after Sweden became the biggest Western European country to recognise Palestine, and parliaments in Spain, the UK and France held votes in which they backed non-binding resolutions in favour of recognition. Coalition not to oppose Palestine motion TDs set to call for recognition of Palestine state |
Rappler | Hebron, Palestine – Life under occupation Rappler Hebron is a Palestinian city located in the West Bank, 30 kilometers south of Jerusalem. It is considered one of the holiest cities for Muslims, Christians, and Jews because it is believed that biblical patriarch Abraham lived there. The Ibrahimi ... |
Jerusalem Post | Oz, Grossman, Yehoshua call on Europe to recognize 'Palestine' Jerusalem Post The letter continues, “It is clear that the prospects for Israel's security and existence depend on the existence of a Palestinian state side by side with Israel. Israel should recognize the state of Palestine and Palestine should recognize the state ... Israeli authors urge Belgium to recognize Palestine Prominent Israelis join petition calling on Europe to recognize Palestine Prominent Israeli writers call on European parliaments to recognize Palestine |
Arab Parliament thanks European parliaments for recognizing Palestine Kuwait News Agency "The Arab Parliament, in its capacity as representative of the Arab peoples, is extremely grateful to all parliaments, governments and peoples who support the fair question of Palestine and to the Palestinians' right to establish an independent and ... |