Spain’s left-wing government formally announced the recognition of a Palestinian state on Tuesday, after the decision was made last week along with Norway and Ireland. “This is a historic decision that has a single goal: To help the Israelis and the Palestinians achieve peace,” Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said in a statement outside his official […]
Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide described his country’s recognition of the state of Palestine as a “milestone” moment, as he also offered criticism of Israel. “For more than 30 years, Norway has been one of the strongest advocates for a Palestinian state. Today, when Norway officially recognizes Palestine as a state, is a milestone […]
The ambassadors of Spain and Ireland as well as the Norwegian representative to Israel have been reprimanded at the Israeli Foreign Ministry. They were also shown a video on Thursday of the brutal capture of army observers on October 7 by militants from the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas. Foreign Minister Israel Katz had already announced […]
The leaders of Norway, Ireland and Spain say their countries will recognize Palestinian statehood, despite staunch opposition by Israel. Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, Irish Taoiseach Simon Harris and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez simultaneously announced the move on Wednesday morning in their respective capitals. “The Palestinians have a fundamental, independent right to their […]
Norway will formally recognize Palestinian statehood on May 28, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said on Wednesday, in a move staunchly opposed by Israel. The Nordic country’s announcement comes amid a broader push within several European countries, such as Ireland, to recognize Palestine as a state, believing it will advance the prospects for peace in […]
Ireland will recognise Palestinian statehood before the end of this month, Taoiseach Simon Harris has insisted. Mr Harris made the comments following reports of a diplomatic row with Israeli president Isaac Herzog over the Government’s plan. The Taoiseach spoke by phone with Mr Herzog on Friday where he set out Ireland’s desire to see an […]
Ireland will recognise Palestinian statehood by the end of the month, Tánaiste Micheál Martin has said. Ireland and Spain have been in discussions with other European countries about making a joint recognition of the state of Palestine. While May 21st had been floated as a potential date, Mr Martin said the specific day remains “fluid”. […]
One Minnesotan couple elevated the unveiling of the state’s new flag Saturday with a shindig. Erik Nelson and Wesley Noble held a Statehood Day celebration in St. Paul to recognize the new banner and honor their home. The invitation requested that guests dress in costumes reflecting the state and that the potluck in state themed […]
One Minnesotan couple elevated the unveiling of the state’s new flag Saturday with a shindig. Erik Nelson and Wesley Noble held a Statehood Day celebration in St. Paul to recognize the new banner and honor their home. The invitation requested that guests dress in costumes reflecting the state and that the potluck in state themed […]
Israel’s Ambassador to the United Nations spoke out forcefully against the notion of Palestinian statehood during a U.N. Security council meeting on Monday, going so far as to suggest that the U.N. had backtracked on its original goal of preventing the spread of Nazi ideology by supporting Palestinian statehood. While speaking in the General Assembly, […]
The NATO-Ukraine Council has issued a statement on the second anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine (24 February), commemorating the victims and expressing support for Kyiv. Source: European Pravda, citing a statement from NATO-Ukraine Council Details: “Russia has failed in its efforts to undermine Ukraine’s statehood and break the resolve of the Ukrainian people. […]
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Top ministers in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu‘s government rejected Palestinian statehood on Thursday following a Washington Post report that Israel’s main ally the United States was advancing plans to establish a Palestinian state. “We will in no way agree to this plan, which says Palestinians deserve a prize for the terrible massacre […]