Tag Archives: Palestinian Statehood

French President Emmanuel Macron’s pledge to formally recognize a Palestinian state has been hailed as a landmark diplomatic move but is already drawing warnings of sharp retaliation from Israel. Analysts say the decision, while historic, may offer little immediate benefit for Palestinians unless backed by concrete measures. A Surprise Announcement With Global Ripples Macron stunned the international community with his …

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio pledged America’s “unwavering support” for Israel during a visit to Jerusalem on Monday, underscoring the Biden administration’s determination to stand by its ally as the war in Gaza rages on. Speaking alongside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Rubio insisted that peace in the region could only be achieved if Hamas was dismantled. “The people of …

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that there will be no Palestinian state, doubling down on his government’s commitment to settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank. His comments came as he signed off on the long-disputed E1 project, a plan that has drawn international criticism for decades due to its potential to sever the West Bank into two …

The Arab League declared on Thursday that peace and security in the Middle East cannot be achieved without the creation of a Palestinian state and an end to what it called Israel’s “hostile practices.” The resolution, introduced by Egypt and Saudi Arabia and passed during a meeting in Cairo, underscored that the unresolved Palestinian issue and Israel’s continued occupation of …

Belgium has announced plans to advance toward recognizing a Palestinian state, joining a growing wave of international support amid Israel’s intensified military campaign in Gaza. Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot confirmed on Tuesday that the recognition process will be formally outlined during the United Nations General Assembly on September 9. Conditions on Recognition Prévot emphasized that Belgium’s recognition of Palestinian statehood …

French President Emmanuel Macron has set off a new wave of international debate by formally backing recognition of a Palestinian state. His decision, echoed by several Western allies, has drawn sharp criticism from Israel and the United States while reviving calls for a two-state solution as the path to ending the war in Gaza. In a letter addressed to Israeli …

The Trump administration announced on Friday, August 29, that it will not issue visas to senior Palestinian officials planning to travel to New York for next month’s United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). According to the State Department, visas that had already been granted will also be revoked, marking one of the most significant diplomatic restrictions imposed on the Palestinian Authority …

Two more Western nations, Canada and Malta, have confirmed plans to formally recognize the state of Palestine in September, signaling growing international momentum for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Their announcements align with recent pledges from France and the United Kingdom to support Palestinian statehood at the upcoming United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session. International Pressure Builds for …