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How Gaza exasperation pushed three Israel allies towards recognising Palestinian state

When Spain, Ireland and Norway announced in May 2024 that they would recognise a Palestinian state, Israel's closer allies ...

Western Countries Speak of a Future Palestinian State as the Nightmare Unfolding in Gaza Worsens

Plans announced by France, the United Kingdom and Canada to recognize a Palestinian state won’t bring one about anytime soon, ...

Lawyers warn Starmer recognising Palestinian state could break law

Some of Britain's most distinguished lawyers have warned the government that recognising a Palestinian state would breach ...

Explainer: Why is Britain recognising a Palestinian state, and what does it mean?

Britain has said it will formallyrecognise a Palestinian state in September unless the Israeli government takes substantive ...

Palestinian territories: What makes a state, a state?

The Palestinian territories are the focal point of the current conflict between Israel and Hamas. But not having full UN ...

US sanctions Palestinian Authority officials after rejecting global push to give it control of Gaza

The U.S. announced sanctions against Palestinian Authority officials and PLO members after the State Department determined ...

Portugal makes cautious move towards recognising Palestinian state

Portugal's centre-right government will consult the main political parties and conservative President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa ...

Trump seeks to use Canada's recognition of Palestinian state as leverage in trade talks

President Donald Trump says Canada’s announcement it'll recognize a Palestinian state “will make it very hard” for the U.S.