Sivan 12, 5778, 5/26/2018
recognition 'A new chapter for the international community'Israeli politicians praise Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as capital of Israel. 250 rabbis to Trump: Be strong and have courageSamaria Council head gives White House letter expressing leading rabbis' support for declaration on J'lem. 'You will be remembered forever.' Dershowitz: Recognizing J'lem 'perfect response' to ObamaFormer Harvard Law professor: 'You say it's occupied, we say it's the capital.' Hamas: Violence will sweep the regionHamas leader warns against US recognition of J'lem, as Abbas reportedly intends to declare US no longer relevant in peace process. Islamic countries: Recognizing J'lem is 'naked aggression'57 countries issue statement warning Trump not to recognize Jerusalem, claiming that doing so would cause US 'to lose its mediating role.' Bennett: The World Needs to Recognize the Golan is OursEducation Minister Naftali Bennett on Sunday announced his new plan to ensure Israel's security. Swedish FM Shuns Israel after Recognizing 'Palestine'FM Wallstrom indefinitely postpones visit to 'Israel and Palestine' in diplomatic fallout after Sweden recognized PA as state. France Votes to Recognize 'Palestine'France joins unilateral diplomatic assault on Israel, ahead of push in UN for Israeli withdrawals; Israel responds move 'harms peace.' France to Host Global Conf. on 'Israeli-Palestinian Conflict'Hollande says foisting 'solution' on Israel is diplomatic initiative France must lead, as string of 'Palestine' recognition votes escalates.France Moves to Vote on 'Palestine' RecognitionFollowing suit with Sweden and Britain, socialist French lawmakers propose a vote calling the PA a 'state.' Sweden Recognized 'Palestine' for 'Muslim Votes'Former ambassador Alan Baker explains why Sweden voted to recognize the PA as a state, in contradiction to the Oslo Accords. France Says No to Recognition of 'Palestine' - For NowFrench FM Fabius says recognition must be helpful and not just symbolic, in snub of UK non-binding vote. PA and Hamas Say UK 'Palestine' Vote Not EnoughPA demands UK turn non-binding vote on Palestinian state into official policy, Hamas says motion only 'symbolic.' Regev Calls to Dismiss MK Ahmed Tibi for London 'Palestine' TripMK Regev turns to attorney general to have 'insolent' Arab MK kicked out, saying if he wants to represent himself privately 'just resign.' British MPs 'Afraid of Conflict' Abstained from UK VoteDid fear of confrontation lead to the UK recognition of 'Palestine'? One source says yes - and fears for London's future. Arab MK Tibi Leads Push for 'Palestine' in LondonArab member of Israel's Knesset trying to convince British MPs to pass vote liable to influence European policy against Israel. UK Labor Party Rebellion Against 'Palestine' VoteLabor MPs are 'furious' after being ordered to vote for recognition of Palestinian state, saying it makes 'peace' less likely. Christian Clerics to Europe: Recognize 'Palestine'Arab Catholic, Greek Orthodox and Lutheran prelates in Israel tell Europe to force through Arab state with Jerusalem as capital. UK Set to Recognize 'Palestine' on Monday?Labor MP who initiated vote confident it will pass and EU states will follow suit in attacking 'illegal settlement enterprise.' |
