Prime ministers
Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa expressed his country's desire for a comprehensive and just resolution to the Palestinian question, emphasizing the need for intensified international pressure on Israel to stop its genocidal war against the Palestinian people. Mustafa met with Japanese Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Matsumoto Hisashi
Prime ministers
Anthony Albanese's announcement that Australia will recognize a Palestinian state, contingent on conditions agreed upon by the Palestinian Authority, has sparked a heated debate. The move, welcomed by French President Emmanuel Macron, marks a departure from Australia's traditional support for Israel. Albanese's phone call
Prime ministers
The bipartisanship in Australia over the path to a long-term settlement in the Middle East has finally been broken. The Coalition, led by Opposition Leader Sussan Ley and shadow foreign minister Michaelia Cash, has decided to revoke the recognition of a Palestinian state, which was announced by Prime Minister Anthony
Foreign ministers
The American Jewish Congress has endorsed the warnings of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar that premature pledges to recognize a Palestinian state have prolonged the war in Gaza. The organization claims that such pledges have handed Hamas a political windfall, removed incentives to
Foreign ministers
Estonia's commitment to supporting Ukraine's independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity was reaffirmed by Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna in a phone conversation with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sobiha on August 11. The two ministers emphasized the importance of upholding global security principles, which include respecting the sovereignty
Prime ministers
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that his government will formally recognise Palestine as a state in September, when the United Nations General Assembly meets in New York. This decision comes as Canada, France, and the United Kingdom are also preparing to formally recognise Palestine at the meeting next month.
Arab-Israeli conflicts
Anthony Albanese and Christopher Luxon, the prime ministers of Australia and New Zealand respectively, have expressed strong disapproval of Israel's plans to take over Gaza City, urging the Israeli government to reconsider the move. The two leaders, who met in Queenstown on Saturday, also reaffirmed their commitment to
Arab-Israeli conflicts
US House Speaker Mike Johnson recently made a statement at the Shiloh settlement in the West Bank, expressing that the United States recognizes Israel's historical right to sovereignty over the West Bank, echoing similar sentiments voiced by US Ambassador Mike Huckabee in the past. This comes as Israel
Arab-Israeli conflicts
Fragile peace, constructed through coercion and resistance, has collapsed in Southern Syria, revealing deep-seated sectarian divisions, Israeli occupation, and Western dominance. The region has witnessed a surge in violence as the Druze and Bedouin communities clash, with the Druze advocating for minority rights and the Bedouin experiencing long-standing tensions with
Arab-Israeli conflicts
Egyptian Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the Israeli cabinet decision to legitimize the occupation of the Palestinian territories and pursue a war of genocide against the Gazans. The decision, according to the Ministry, aims to rule out all possibilities of life for the Palestinians and undermine their right to self-determination
Arab-Israeli conflicts
Indonesia has strongly condemned Israel's planned military takeover of the Gaza Strip, calling it a grave violation of international law and the UN Charter. The country urged the international community to take concrete steps to stop Israel's actions and reiterated its support for a fully independent
International cooperation
The recent speculation in the Indian media about a possible change in Jammu and Kashmir's status has sparked concerns in Pakistan. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has expressed apprehension that India is planning to make occupied Jammu a separate state, which would be in violation
