Hamas applauds French President Macron's decision to recognize a Palestinian state, calling it a "positive step" toward justice and self-determination. The terrorist group urges other nations to follow suit.
Dutch right-wing leader Geert Wilders blasts Macron's "Palestine" recognition, sarcastically suggesting southern France as the new Palestinian state and calls the move a reward for Hamas.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio denounces France's plan to recognize a Palestinian state, calling it "reckless" and stating the move only serves Hamas propaganda.
A day after France’s announcement, British PM Keir Starmer states recognizing a Palestinian state is crucial for lasting Israeli-Palestinian security, but must be part of a wider peace plan.
Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon condemns French President Macron's plan to recognize a "State of Palestine" in September, calling it a "disgraceful reward for terrorism".
US Senator Lindsey Graham criticizes France's plan to recognize a Palestinian state, warning it would embolden Hamas and hinder a ceasefire.
Netanyahu condemns French President's decision to recognize a Palestinian state: “Palestinians don’t want a state beside Israel—they want one instead of it.” Sa’ar: "A Palestinian state will be a Hamas state."
Israeli leaders condemn French President Emmanuel Macron’s announced plans to recognize a Palestinian state, accuse him of rewarding Hamas and betraying the Jewish people.
International envoys will discuss a two-state solution at the UN this month, co-chaired by France and Saudi Arabia, setting the stage for a September leaders' summit.
France and Saudi Arabia will host a conference at the UN in New York on July 28-29 to promote the two-state solution. The meeting was scheduled for June but was postponed amid the Israel-Iran conflict.
French President Emmanuel Macron urges the UK to join France in recognizing a Palestinian state, deeming it essential for regional peace.
France and the UK reportedly postpone plans to recognize a Palestinian state at an upcoming UN conference.
Colombia’s President appoints Jorge Ivan Ospina as the country's first ambassador to the "State of Palestine," formalizing diplomatic ties with an embassy in Ramallah.
Malta's Prime Minister Robert Abela announces his nation will officially recognize the "State of Palestine" next month, calls the recognition a "moral responsibility."
French President Emmanuel Macron speaks with PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas after expressing support for recognizing a Palestinian state. The two discuss a ceasefire in Gaza, humanitarian aid, and the two-state solution.
French President Emmanuel Macron clarifies France’s stance on Gaza, supporting a two-state solution that excludes Hamas. He stresses the need for peace, a lasting ceasefire, humanitarian aid, and mutual recognition between Israel and a future Palestinian state.
French President Emmanuel Macron reveals plans to recognize a Palestinian state within months, possibly during a UN conference in June. PA welcomes the move, while Foreign Minister Sa’ar criticizes: A unilateral recognition of a fictional Palestinian state will be a prize for terror and a boost for Hamas.
First Palestinian Arab ambassador to Spain presents his credentials to Spanish King Felipe VI, months after Spain formally recognized a Palestinian state.
Ministers from Muslim and European nations convene in Madrid to explore ways to advance two-state solution. Israel not invited to take part.
Foreign Ministry says the Slovenian ambassador was reprimanded "for her government's warped decision to recognize a 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.
Slovenia's parliament votes 52-0 in favor of the government's motion to recognize a Palestinian state.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez meets PA cabinet leader Mohammad Mustafa and leading officials from several Middle Eastern countries.
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.'
French President speaks to PA chairman, tells him he is ready to recognize a Palestinian state if the PA "implements necessary reforms.”
The formal recognition comes several days after the three countries announced their intention to do so.
The condemned Iranian Jew is a dreadful reminder of what Jews would be without a State of Israel. Op-ed.
Norway hands over diplomatic papers to PA cabinet leader Mohammad Mustafa , the latest step toward recognizing 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 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.
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 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.
Ireland’s Prime Minister, Simon Harris, said last month that Ireland is close to formally recognizing a Palestinian state.
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 meets Slovenian counterpart, Tanja Fajon, criticizes her for considering a unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state.
Coming at a time when the Israel-Gaza War is still ongoing – the Bureau’s lobbying will do nothing to end the conflict.
The country’s cabinet says the decision “highlights its unwavering support for the Palestinian people's right to self-determination.”
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.
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.
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 Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Micheal Martin says he will be bringing a formal proposal on the recognition of Palestinian statehood to Government.
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 criticizes plan by Ireland, Malta, Slovenia and Spain to recognize a Palestinian state, as the four countries announced last week.
Prime Ministers of Ireland, Malta, Slovenia and Spain release joint statement, say they have agreed to take initial steps towards recognizing a Palestinian state.
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's parliament to vote on motion, put forward by the New Democratic Party, which calls on the government to officially recognize a Palestinian state.
Marwan Barghouti is serving five consecutive sentences of life imprisonment. In Barghouti’s view, murdering Jews is right and proper. Op-ed.
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.
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 at conference in Berlin: A Palestinian state will be a Hamas state that will destabilize the region.
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 David Cameron hints his country could officially recognize a Palestinian state without waiting for Israel-PA negotiations.
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
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.
Decades of media propaganda, academic mis-theorising and NGO support, banished common sense from the minds of brainwashed thousands. Op-ed.
The Security Council and its vast bureaucracy certainly can not claim ignorance of the Saudi proposal.
Bishops of Ireland call on Irish Government to recognize the “state of Palestine”.
The Palestinian Arabs’ claim for sovereignty over what they now insist is their long yearned-for homeland arose only after 1967.
PA calls on Britain to rectify the "mistake" of the Balfour Declaration by recognizing a Palestinian state.
PA cabinet leader meets Italian Foreign Minister, urges his country to recognize "Palestine" in response to Israeli actions.
