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Slovenia becomes first EU nation to ban arms trade with Israel over Gaza w
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Slovenia has become the first EU country to ban all weapons trade with Israel over the Gaza war. Citing humanitarian concerns, it also barred two Israeli ministers and recognized Palestinian statehood, Al Jazeera reported. The move comes as global pressure grows over Israel's actions in Gaza
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France could recognise Palestinian state in coming months, says French Pre
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Citing an interview with the French President, Politico reported that Macron expressed his intention to push for Palestinian statehood at a conference co-hosted by France and Saudi Arabia, which will focus on advancing a two-state solution. Macron emphasised that the move is based on fair
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Spain, Norway, Ireland formally recognise Palestinian statehood; Israel de
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The recognition, which is not expected to have an impact on the conflict, was quickly denounced by the Israeli government.
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Israel prohibits Spanish Consulate services in Jerusalem for supporting Pa
Updated : 1 year, 12 months ago IST
In a post on X, Katz said, "In response to Spain's recognition of a Palestinian state and the antisemitic call by Spain's Deputy Prime Minister to not just recognize a Palestinian state but to 'liberate Palestine from the river to the sea,' I have decided to sever the connection between S
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There will be "severe consequences": Israeli FM warns after Ireland, Norwa
Updated : 2 years ago IST
As several countries recognized Palestinian statehood on Wednesday, Israel's Foreign Minister, Israel Katz sent a clear and unequivocal message to Ireland and Norway stressing, "Israel will not remain silent."
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Arabs pushing for roadmap leading to Palestinian state within 3 yrs
Updated : 2 years ago IST
On April 19, the US vetoed a Security Resolution unilaterally recognizing Palestinian statehood. State Department deputy spokesperson Vedant Patel said at the time that the Palestinians do not meet the criteria for statehood and that the Palestinian Authority needed to undergo significant re
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US vetoes UN Security Council resolution on Palestinian statehood
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
In the vote 12-1, the one being the US veto and two abstentions, the UNSC did not adopt a draft resolution that would have recommended the General Assembly to hold a vote with the broader UN membership to allow Palestine to join as a full UN Member State.
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US to vote 'no' on Palestinian statehood resolution at UN
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
The United States will vote against a United Nations Security Council resolution for Palestinian statehood in the UN, US State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel said at a press briefing on Thursday.
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Rebutting Biden again, Israeli cabinet unanimously reject Palestinian stat
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Further showcasing the growing friction between the US and Israel, the Israeli cabinet unanimously approved a declaration strongly opposing any plan for Palestinian statehood, the Times of Israel reported.
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Palestinian statehood best way to marginalise Iran, says Blinken amid Isra
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Amid the ongoing military operations in Gaza, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday said the best way for Israel to normalise regional ties and isolate Iran is to agree on a Palestinian state for the resolution of the conflict, The Jerusalem Post reported on Thursday.
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