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Western countries speak of a future Palestinian state as the nightmare unfolding in Gaza worsens
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejects Palestinian statehood and has vowed to maintain open-ended control over ...
A map showing countries that recognize a Palestinian state and those that plan to
France, the United Kingdom, Canada and Malta announced plans this week to recognize a Palestinian state that does not yet ...
Britain and France Have Pledged to Recognize a Palestinian State. What Would It Mean?
The announcements reflect deep frustrations with Israel’s conduct in Gaza and in the occupied West Bank, experts say.
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 ...
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 ...
Hostage families blast UK and France for moves to recognize Palestinian state
Hostage families and freed captive Emily Damari criticize Britain and France for moves to recognize a Palestinian state while ...
French President Macron says France will recognize Palestine as a state
The announcement came soon after the U.S. cut short Gaza ceasefire talks in Qatar, saying Hamas wasn't showing good faith.
US frustrated by France and UK giving ‘hope’ to Hamas with Palestinian state recognition
The Department of State said the decision to recognize a Palestinian state gives "false hope" to terrorists and denigrates ...
Wider Recognition of a Palestinian State Leaves Israel More Isolated
Moves by France and the U.K. toward recognizing Palestine as an independent state could spur other U.S. allies to follow.