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UNGA Adopts Draft Resolution Supporting Palestinians’ Right to Self-Determination
The draft resolution was approved by a strong majority of 164 member states, with eight countries voting against it, including Israel and the United States. The UN General Assembly on Monday overwhelmingly adopted a draft […]
Israeli Raids Kill Palestinian Child in West Bank as Ministers Reject Palestinian State
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Deadly Israeli raids in the occupied West Bank coincided with escalating political pressure from far-right ministers rejecting any prospect of a Palestinian state. A Palestinian child was killed and another […]
Majority of Americans Support US Recognition of Palestinian State – Poll
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The poll also found that 60 percent of respondents agreed that Israel’s military response in Gaza, resulting in the killing over 68,000 Palestinians in two years, “was excessive”. The majority […]
’History will Judge Us’: World Leaders Raise Concern at UN Summit on Palestine
The UK, Canada, Australia, and Portugal have also announced their recognition of Palestine, bringing the total number of UN member states that have taken this step to 153 out of 193. World leaders gathered at […]
Most Germans View Israel’s Actions in Gaza a Genocide – Poll
Germany found itself internationally isolated this week as its close allies France, the UK, and several other European partners, including Belgium, Portugal and Malta, announced their recognition of Palestinian statehood. A new survey released on […]
‘Greater Israel’ and the Insidious Plot behind Western Recognition of Palestine
By Robert Inlakesh France and Saudi Arabia’s UN initiative, framed as recognition of Palestine, is a Western-backed plan to enforce Palestinian disarmament and entrench the Greater Israel project. The initiative launched by France and Saudi […]
Trump to Meet with Select Group of Arab Leaders in New York – Report
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The talks are set to take place just days before Trump meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on September 29. US President Donald Trump is […]
France, 10 Other Countries, to Recognize Palestine ahead of UN Summit
By Palestine Chronicle Staff France and ten other countries will formally recognize Palestine at a UN summit in New York, amid Israel’s ongoing genocide in Gaza. The wave of international recognition of a Palestinian […]
Recognition of Palestine: What the UK, Canada, and Australia’s Move Really Means
By Ramzy Baroud Western recognition of Palestine signals a shift in rhetoric, shaped by Palestinian steadfastness and global solidarity, but remains contested in meaning. On Sunday, the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia recognized the […]
Israel to Hit Back over France’s Recognition of Palestinian State – Report
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Macron plans to formalize France’s recognition of Palestinian statehood, alongside other countries, at a conference on a two-state solution at the UN General Assembly (UNGA) next week. Israel is preparing […]
The UNGA Declaration on Palestinian Statehood as Performative Theater at Best
By Robert Inlakesh Realistically speaking, these resolutions achieve nothing. Why? Because Israel only takes them as an invitation to visit even greater violence on Palestinian civilians as a result. The recent adoption of a declaration, […]
Israel’s Genocide in Gaza? Let’s Talk about Something Else
By Jeremy Salt The flurry of recognition of Palestinian statehood is performative politics. Unwilling to do anything to stop the genocide, the actors divert the attention of the audience by talking about something else. Politicians […]
French Delegation Barred from Entering Israel amid Diplomatic Rift with France
Israel has revoked the visas of 27 French lawmakers just days before their visit, amid growing diplomatic tensions over Paris’s potential recognition of a Palestinian state. The Israeli government revoked the entry visas of 27 […]
‘They have a lot of Land’ – Netanyahu Suggests Palestinian State in Saudi Arabia
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “The Saudis can create a Palestinian state in Saudi Arabia; they have a lot of land over there,” Netanyahu said. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has suggested that Saudi Arabia […]
‘Best Solution’ – Saudi Arabia Launches Global Alliance to Push for Palestinian State
“We commend the countries that have recently recognized Palestine, and we call on all nations to show courage and take the same step.” Saudi Arabia has announced the formation of an international alliance aimed at […]
No Diplomatic Relations with Israel without Palestinian State – Saudi Crown Prince
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Addressing the Shura Council, the Saudi Crown Prince strongly condemned Israel’s crimes against the Palestinian people. The Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said on Wednesday that his country will […]
‘Advance Peace Process’ – Japan To Consider Future Recognition of Palestinian State
Japan’s pitch to play its role in the Middle East comes amid a growing number of Western nations, including Spain and Norway, as well as Ireland, recognizing Palestine as an independent state. Japan will consider […]
‘Alarming Precedent’ – Israel Revokes Accreditation of Norwegian Diplomats Over Palestine Support
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israel has revoked the accreditation of eight Norwegian diplomats who have been dealing with the Palestinian Authority. A statement by the Foreign Ministry on Thursday said that the decision was […]
‘Existential Danger’ – Knesset Votes to Reject Establishment of Palestinian State
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “It is a Zionist affirmation of the ongoing policy of denial of the rights of our Palestinian people”. Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, has voted to pass a resolution rejecting the […]
‘Failed Moral Test’ – Australian Parliament Blocks Motion to Recognize Palestinian State
Australia’s senators made a fresh effort in the country’s parliament on Tuesday to recognize the Palestinian state but failed as the Labor-led government opposed the motion. The motion was moved in the Senate by lawmaker […]
‘Commitment to International Law’ – Armenia Recognizes Palestinian Statehood
“Following Armenia’s recognition of a Palestinian state, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Ambassador of Armenia to Israel for a harsh reprimand conversation.” The Republic of Armenia has announced its official recognition of a […]
‘Sends Hope to West Bank, Gaza’ – Slovenia Officially Recognizes Palestinian State
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Slovenia has become the latest European Union country to recognize a Palestinian state, following in the steps of Ireland, Spain and Norway. “Today’s recognition of Palestine as a sovereign and […]
‘Message of Peace’ – Slovenian Government Recognizes Palestinian State, Needs Parliament’s Approval
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “Today the government has decided to recognize Palestine as an independent and sovereign state.” Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob has announced that his government approved a decision to recognize an […]
Spain Recognizes Palestine: Bold Move or Symbolic Gesture?
By John McAulay While the Israeli government lashes back at Spain for recognizing the State of Palestine, activists argue that the gesture is far from enough. Something seems off in the Historic Building of the […]
‘Historical Justice’ – Norway, Spain, Ireland Officially Recognize Palestine
By Palestine Chronicle Staff On Tuesday, Norway, Ireland and Spain officially recognized the State of Palestine and established full diplomatic relations with it. Before the Spanish government approved a decree officially recognizing the State […]
‘Services Prohibited’ – Israel Cuts Spanish Consulate in Jerusalem’s Ties with West Bank Palestinians
By Palestine Chronicle Staff On Wednesday, the governments of Ireland, Norway and Spain announced their formal recognition of Palestine as a state, a decision that will take effect from May 28. Israeli Foreign Minister […]
‘We Recognize the State of Palestine’ – Ireland, Norway and Spain’s Official Announcement
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “I’m confident that further countries will join us in taking this important step in the coming weeks. This is a historic and important day for Ireland and for Palestine.” The […]
‘Before the End of the Month’ – Ireland to Recognize Palestinian State
Ireland is set to recognize the state of Palestine by the end of May, according to Foreign Minister Micheal Martin. However, a specific date has not been announced. Michael Martin, who also serves as Ireland’s […]
EU States to Consider Joint Recognition of Palestine – Reports
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Ireland, Spain, Slovenia and Malta have reportedly intensified contacts with a view to jointly recognizing Palestinian statehood on that day. Several European Union member states are considering to jointly recognize […]
‘Eager for Progress’ – Spain, Ireland Discuss Recognizing a Palestinian State
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “Formal recognition of Palestine is important as part of an acknowledgment that a two state solution is the way to bring about peace and stability in the region.” The Spanish […]
