Israeli–Palestinian peace process
Proliferating evacuation orders sow chaos, confusion in Gaza
The Israeli military has issued so many evacuation orders in 10 months of war that many Gaza civilians no longer heed them, despairing of finding space or safety in the shrinking "humanitarian" zones.
Over the first three weeks of August, the Israeli army sent out 11 evacuation orders via flyers dropped from planes, text messages or social media.
Slovenia latest European nation to recognize Palestinian state
Slovenia's parliament on Tuesday passed a decree recognizing a Palestinian state, following last week's recognition by three other European states.
With the move in response to the devastating Gaza war, Slovenia becomes the latest to do so, pushing ahead with a vote in defiance of an opposition motion to derail it.
Global Leaders Applaud Biden's Bold Gaza Peace Plan
World leaders have warmly welcomed US President Joe Biden's new peace plan for the Gaza Strip. Hamas also responded positively to Israel's proposal to end the conflict.
Palestinian people cannot be condemned to be a people of refugees
Only way to put an end to this loop of recurrent violence in the Middle East is the two-state solution, taken on by the international community as a whole.
Danish Parliament Rejects Bill to Recognize the Palestinian State
The Danish parliament has turned down a bill to recognize the Palestinian state, according to Reuters. Today, Ireland, Spain, and Norway have officially recognized the Palestinian state after announcing their intentions last week. In response, Israel labeled their actions as a "reward to terrorism" and recalled its ambassadors.
Spain, Ireland and Norway recognize Palestinian state
Spain, Ireland and Norway are formally recognizing a Palestinian state on Tuesday in a decision slammed by Israel as a "reward" for Hamas more than seven months into the devastating Gaza war.
The three European countries believe their initiative has strong symbolic impact, which is likely to encourage others to follow suit.
Breaking: Spain Declares Palestinian State with East Jerusalem as Capital!
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced on Tuesday that Spain would initiate the process of recognizing a Palestinian state, with East Jerusalem as its capital, as reported by Reuters. Sanchez stated that the government would formally approve the recognition later in the day, encompassing the Gaza Strip and the West Bank within the borders until 1967.
Israel continues to strike Rafah despite the uproar over civilian deaths – The UN Security Council holds an emergency meeting
Netanyahu described the bombing of the civilian camp as a “tragic accident”
World must treat Palestine as a full state, says Fidan
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has stated that the international community's support for the Palestinian cause is growing and that more countries should recognize Palestine as a free state and act accordingly.
PM: Recognition of Palestinian statehood exploited by Hamas
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has told MPs that while he respects the decision of other countries to recognize Palestinian statehood, that move has been exploited by Hamas.