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Since the October 7 terror attacks, European leaders have initially rallied behind Israel's right to defend itself, but as the 663-day war drags on, their goodwill and support are rapidly dwindling. The recent condemnation of Israel's actions by Britain, France, and other European countries marks a
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UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced yesterday that Britain will recognize the state of Palestine within weeks unless Israel ends the "appalling situation in Gaza". This historic shift in UK foreign policy follows the humanitarian crisis in the territory, with over 250 MPs signing a letter demanding
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Czechia, a long-standing ally of Israel, has reaffirmed its commitment to the country's right to self-defence while emphasizing the need to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. In a statement released after a meeting between President Petr Pavel and Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky, the Presidential Office highlighted the
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The ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip have resulted in a catastrophic humanitarian crisis, with over 60,000 Palestinians killed and 140,000 injured. The situation has become increasingly dire, with nearly half of the dead being children and women, and the majority of the population displaced. Gaza has
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The world grapples with the devastating consequences of three interrelated foreign policy issues: Palestinian statehood, the Gaza crisis, and US sanctions targeting foreign politicians deemed "corrupt or extremist". These issues have resonated for over a century, shaping the socio-political landscape of the Middle East. The inaction and moral
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Two of Israel's best-known human rights groups, B'Tselem and Physicians for Human Rights -- Israel, have accused Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, a charge that Israel vehemently denies. The groups' announcement is the first time major Israeli rights groups have publicly concluded
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The Palestinian Liberation Organisation (PLO) has reinforced its call for continued South African support in its fight for independence from Israel. PLO Secretary-General Jibril Rajoub met with the ANC provincial leadership in Durban, garnering reassurance from ANC International Relations head Dr Sbu Ndebele that the party will maintain its support.
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The current Israeli-Palestinian war marks a dark chapter in the region's history, with the worst leaders on both sides wielding significant power. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas leaders have prioritized their own political survival and ideological obsessions over the well-being of their own people and the
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As the conflict in Gaza escalates, with dozens of young children dying from starvation and Palestinian civilians being shot while trying to access food aid, US Senator Bernie Sanders has announced his intention to block the sale of massive amounts of military equipment to Israel, including 201 MK 83 1,
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French President Emmanuel Macron's announcement to recognize the State of Palestine is anticipated to occur before the United Nations General Assembly in September, marking a significant development in the long-standing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This move follows steps taken by 10 EU countries that have already acknowledged Palestinian statehood. The
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The Palestinian death toll from the ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip has surpassed 60,000, according to Gaza's health authorities. In the past 24 hours, the Israeli military killed 112 people and wounded 637 others, bringing the total death toll to 60,034 and injuries to
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Iran's parliamentary speaker, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, seized the opportunity of the Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament in Geneva to unleash a scathing attack on Israel and its Western backers, branding them the "21st-century Nazism." Qalibaf's speech was met with a mix of
