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Malta says it will recognize the state of Palestine, joining France and possibly Britain

Malta told a high-level U.N. meeting that it will formally recognize the state of Palestine in September, joining France and ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Middle East expert looks into implications of Palestinian State recognition by various countries

A recent push by Western nations to recognize a Palestinian state is unlikely to change conditions on the ground in the short ...

The vexed road to recognition of a Palestinian state

In declaring that they intend to recognise a Palestinian state, Britain, France and Canada have moved closer to a step that ...