Tag: Palestinian state

Japan PM says Palestine state recognition ‘when not if’

Japan's prime minister told the United Nations on Tuesday that Tokyo's recognition of the State of Palestine was…

Israel seeks permanent Gaza control, Jewish majority in West Bank: UN

Israeli forces have “systematically destroyed” civil life across Gaza since October 2023, while demonstrating a “clear intent” to…

Israel shuts crossing that connects occupied West Bank to Jordan

Israel has ordered the indefinite closure of the King Hussein Bridge, also known as the Allenby Bridge, stopping…

As Western nations recognize Palestinian statehood, Palestinians doubt its impact

DEIR AL-BALAH (AP) — Palestinians across the Gaza Strip and the Israeli-occupied West Bank welcomed news that a…

Palestinians rally in West Bank to celebrate statehood recognition

Crowds of people rallied in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday, waving flags and holding posters of president…

A map showing countries that recognize a Palestinian state and those that plan to

France, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and Belgium were among 10 nations this week to to recognize a…

Which are the 150+ countries that have recognised Palestine as of 2025?

France, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Andorra and Belgium have formally recognised a Palestinian state at the 80th session of…

At UN, world leaders meet to try to make a troubled planet ‘better together.’ But can they?

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — With global support for a Palestinian state growing, Israel’s devastating war in Gaza is…

Dozens of French towns flout government warning to fly Palestinian flag

More than 80 town halls in France hoisted the Palestinian flag Monday ahead of the recognition of a…

France leads a number of nations recognizing Palestinian state amid anger over Israel’s conduct in Gaza war

France and several other Western nations formally declared their recognition of a Palestinian state at the United Nations…

France recognises Palestinian state ahead of the UNGA meeting

France has recognised a Palestinian state, joining several Western countries, ahead of the annual UN General Assembly meeting…

Recognizing Palestinian statehood is ‘a reward to Hamas’

President Donald Trump “disagrees” with the U.S. allies who this week said they would recognize a Palestinian state…