Palestine recognition

After Palestine recognition

First Palestinian Arab ambassador to Spain presents credentials

First Palestinian Arab ambassador to Spain presents his credentials to Spanish King Felipe VI, months after Spain formally recognized a Palestinian state.

Spain hosts conference on 'two-state solution'

Ministers from Muslim and European nations convene in Madrid to explore ways to advance two-state solution. Israel not invited to take part.

After 'Palestine' recognition:

Israel summons Slovenian Ambassador for reprimand

Foreign Ministry says the Slovenian ambassador was reprimanded "for her government's warped decision to recognize a Palestinian state".

Britain:

Labour Party to pledge to recognize Palestinian state

Guardian newspaper reports that Britain's Labour Party will include a pledge to recognize a Palestinian state at an appropriate time in peace talks in its election manifesto.

Parliament approves

Slovenia officially recognizes a Palestinian state

Slovenia's parliament votes 52-0 in favor of the government's motion to recognize a Palestinian state.

Slovenian govt. approves bill recognizing Palestinian state

Foreign Minister Katz calls on Slovenian Parliament to vote against bill he says 'rewards Hamas for murder, rape, mutilation of bodies, beheading of babies, and strengthens the Iranian axis of evil.'

Macron:

'Ready to recognize a Palestinian state if the PA makes reforms'

French President speaks to PA chairman, tells him he is ready to recognize a Palestinian state if the PA "implements necessary reforms.”

After recognizing 'Palestine':

Spanish PM meets PA cabinet leader

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez meets PA cabinet leader Mohammad Mustafa and leading officials from several Middle Eastern countries.

Spain, Norway and Ireland formally recognize Palestinian state

The formal recognition comes several days after the three countries announced their intention to do so.

When Palestine will be free, every Jew will be Arvin Ghahremani

The condemned Iranian Jew is a dreadful reminder of what Jews would be without a State of Israel. Op-ed.

After recognizing 'Palestine':

Norway hands diplomatic papers to PA cabinet leader

Norway hands over diplomatic papers to PA cabinet leader Mohammad Mustafa , the latest step toward recognizing a Palestinian state.

Germany and Portugal:

'Now is not the time to recognize a Palestinian state'

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro say the time is not ripe to recognize a Palestinian state, after three other European countries did so.

Irish Prime Minister:

'Israel is misrepresenting our views'

Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris criticizes Israeli response to his country's recognition of Palestinian state: We have been clear and unequivocal that we condemn Hamas, but what is happening in Palestine needs to stop.

White House:

'We oppose unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state'

National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan says Biden supports a two-state solution, but believes it should be brought about through direct negotiations.

Irish Foreign Minister:

'The two-state solution has been undermined by Israel'

Irish Foreign Minister says his country's decision to formally recognize a Palestinian state came amid "growing impatience" with Israel's lack of will for a two-state solution.

Report:

Ireland to recognize a Palestinian state on Wednesday

Ireland’s Prime Minister, Simon Harris, said last month that Ireland is close to formally recognizing a Palestinian state.

EU foreign policy chief:

'Several countries will recognize a Palestinian state on May 21'

The comments by Josep Borrell follow a recent statement by Slovenia, Ireland, Malta and Spain that they had agreed to take steps to recognize a Palestinian state.

Foreign Minister Katz criticizes

Slovenia considering recognizing Palestinian state

Foreign Minister meets Slovenian counterpart, Tanja Fajon, criticizes her for considering a unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state.

UN lobbies to recognize fictitious State of Palestine

Coming at a time when the Israel-Gaza War is still ongoing – the Bureau’s lobbying will do nothing to end the conflict.

Trinidad and Tobago recognizes 'Palestine'

The country’s cabinet says the decision “highlights its unwavering support for the Palestinian people's right to self-determination.”

UN committee unable to agree on PA full membership

Security Council committee considering PA's application to become a full UN member unable to make a unanimous recommendation on whether it met the criteria.

Portugal's PM:

'We're not ready to recognize a Palestinian state'

Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro meets Spanish counterpart, who has been calling for recognition of a Palestinian state, says he will wait for EU and UN to work out a common position on the issue.

Irish PM:

'We're close to formally recognizing a Palestinian state'

After meeting Spanish counterpart, Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris says his country would like to recognize a Palestinian state in concert with Spain and other like-minded countries.

Irish Foreign Minister:

'Recognition of a Palestinian state will happen'

Irish Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Micheal Martin says he will be bringing a formal proposal on the recognition of Palestinian statehood to Government.

Spanish PM:

'We will recognize Palestinian state by July'

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez tells reporters he plans to move ahead with plans to recognize Palestinian statehood which he announced recently along with other European leaders.

Israel's Foreign Ministry:

'Recognition of Palestinian state a reward to terrorism'

Israel’s Foreign Ministry criticizes plan by Ireland, Malta, Slovenia and Spain to recognize a Palestinian state, as the four countries announced last week.

Four European leaders:

'We're ready to recognize Palestine'

Prime Ministers of Ireland, Malta, Slovenia and Spain release joint statement, say they have agreed to take initial steps towards recognizing a Palestinian state.

Jared Kushner:

'A Palestinian state is a super bad idea'

Former US President Donald Trump's son-in-law suggests that Gazans should be moved to the Negev in order to allow the IDF to complete its military campaign against Hamas.

Canada:

Party's motion calls for recognition of 'Palestine'

Canada's parliament to vote on motion, put forward by the New Democratic Party, which calls on the government to officially recognize a Palestinian state.

The serial killer who Arab Palestinians admire

Marwan Barghouti is serving five consecutive sentences of life imprisonment. In Barghouti’s view, murdering Jews is right and proper. Op-ed.

Netanyahu:

'Broad consensus against forced Palestinian state'

Prime Minister Netanyahu: In recent days we have witnessed international pressure to unilaterally force upon us of a Palestinian state that would endanger the existence of the State of Israel.

Netanyahu in message to US:

'We reject international dictates'

After speaking to Biden, Netanyahu responds to reports that the administration is planning to establish a Palestinian state: Israel will continue to oppose the unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state.

Minister Gideon Sa'ar:

'A Palestinian state will perpetuate the conflict'

Minister Gideon Sa’ar at conference in Berlin: A Palestinian state will be a Hamas state that will destabilize the region.

Abbas spokesman calls on US to recognize 'Palestine'

PA chairman's spokesman says that the positive statements from Washington are not enough and that official recognition of the state of Palestine is required.

British Foreign Secretary:

'We could recognize Palestine after Gaza ceasefire'

British Foreign Secretary David Cameron hints his country could officially recognize a Palestinian state without waiting for Israel-PA negotiations.

From the River to the Sea, Palestine indeed will be free

Only one polity has an interest in assuring the region is quiet, Israel. Then From the River to the Sea, Palestine indeed will be free.Op-ed

MBS & King Abdullah keep Hashemite Kingdom of Palestine alive

They did not show up at the Arab League Summit recently. Does that mean they reject the Arab Peace Initiative for their own? Op-ed.

Palestine: A story of Colonialism through the ages

Decades of media propaganda, academic mis-theorising and NGO support, banished common sense from the minds of brainwashed thousands. Op-ed.

Op-ed:

UN will rue burying debate on Hashemite Kingdom of Palestine

The Security Council and its vast bureaucracy certainly can not claim ignorance of the Saudi proposal.

Bishops of Ireland to Irish Government: Recognize 'Palestine'

Bishops of Ireland call on Irish Government to recognize the “state of Palestine”.

INTO THE FRAY: When did Palestine become Palestine?

The Palestinian Arabs’ claim for sovereignty over what they now insist is their long yearned-for homeland arose only after 1967.

PA to Britain: Recognize 'Palestine'

PA calls on Britain to rectify the "mistake" of the Balfour Declaration by recognizing a Palestinian state.

PA to Italy: Recognize the 'State of Palestine'

PA cabinet leader meets Italian Foreign Minister, urges his country to recognize "Palestine" in response to Israeli actions.

PA: Recognition of Palestine will thwart annexation

PA cabinet leaders calls on EU countries to recognize "Palestine" in order to thwart Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

PA cabinet leader: Europe should recognize 'Palestine'

Mohammad Shtayyeh meets EU representative, urges EU to fill the void caused by "failure" of Trump peace plan.

PA to Europe: Recognize the 'State of Palestine'

PA cabinet leader trying to promote an international peace conference as an alternative to the US peace plan.

Abbas asks France to recognize 'Palestine'

PA chairman meets French President Macron, expresses hope that France and other European countries will recognize a Palestinian state.

PLO to Belgians: Recognize a Palestinian state

PLO leader Nabil Shaath meets Belgian delegation, asks that Belgium unilaterally recognize a Palestinian state.

Luxembourg pushing for recognition of 'Palestine'

Luxembourg pushing for all EU member states to recognize Palestinian state in response to US policy shift on Judea and Samaria.

Nicaragua to open embassy in 'Palestine'

PA “foreign minister” says Nicaragua has appointed an ambassador and will open an embassy.

Saint Kitts and Nevis recognizes 'Palestine'

PA "foreign ministry" announces that Saint Kitts and Nevis will recognize “Palestine” as an independent state.

PA 'foreign minister': A new country will recognize 'Palestine'

PA "foreign minister" Riyad al-Malki says a new country will be recognizing the State of “Palestine” by the end of the month.

Slovenia ready to recognize 'Palestine'

Slovenia's Foreign Minister says there is consensus in the country on the issue of recognition of a Palestinian state.

PA urges Canada to recognize 'Palestine'

Abbas advisor calls on Canadian government to recognize the “state of Palestine” and to support it in the international arena.

PA calls on Britain to recognize 'Palestine'

PA cabinet leader urges Britain recognize a Palestinian state in accordance with a resolution by its parliament.

PA calls for European recognition of 'Palestine'

PA cabinet leader urges European countries to immediately recognize Palestine in order to save the two-state solution.

Arab League to Europe: Recognize 'Palestine'

Arab League Secretary-General calls on countries in Europe to recognize the state of "Palestine" within the pre-1967 borders.

Australian Labor Party calls to recognize 'Palestine'

National conference of Australia’s Labor Party approves resolution calling on next government to proceed with recognition of “Palestine”.

Corbyn: If elected, we'll recognize 'Palestine'

British Labour leader says a Labour-led government would recognize an independent state of Palestine “as soon as we take office”.

Ireland may recognize a Palestinian state

Irish Foreign Minister says his country may recognize Palestinian state if peace talks with Israel continue to stagnate.