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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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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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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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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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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that the British government will recognize the State of Palestine at the UN General Assembly in late September, contingent on Israel taking concrete steps to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza and commit to a renewed peace process with the Palestinians. This decision
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President Donald Trump voiced his frustration with the European Union's lack of aid to Gaza during a meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Scotland. Trump stated that the US has given millions in aid to Gazans, but claimed that European countries have provided none.
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The recent escalation in the Gaza conflict has sparked widespread outrage and condemnation from the international community. Former Labour MP David Lammy signed a declaration calling for an end to the war, but critics argue that this statement is lukewarm and fails to hold Israel accountable for its actions. Many
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French President Emmanuel Macron's historic decision to recognize the state of Palestine has sparked a crucial shift in the global conversation around the Middle East conflict, despite its unlikely immediate impact on the situation in Gaza or Israel's war with Hamas. Macron's bold move,
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United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres reiterated on Monday that the two-state solution remains the cornerstone for resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, emphasizing that it is the only framework rooted in international law. Speaking at the Conference on Implementing the Two-State Solution, Guterres stressed that this vision envisions "Israel and Palestine
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The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has been a longstanding issue that has endured for generations, defying hopes, diplomacy, and countless resolutions. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that the conflict has reached a breaking point and is heading towards a one-State reality marked by perpetual occupation and inequality unless the international
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In a bid to accelerate the implementation of the two-state solution, United Nations Secretary-General has emphasized the urgent need for political will, courageous leadership, and truth in resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, which has endured for generations, claiming countless lives, destroying futures, and destabilizing the region and the world. Key Takeaways:
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Yuli Novak, executive director of B'Tselem, an Israeli organization that tracks human rights violations by Israel in the occupied territories, appeared on a recent broadcast to discuss the group's report titled "Our Genocide." The report concludes that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in
