Tag: Palestinian state
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Israeli-French Activist Behind France’s Palestinian State Recognition
France’s Bold Step on the Palestinian Question In a landmark moment for Middle East diplomacy, France became the latest country to publicly recognize the possibility of a Palestinian state. The decision, announced amid mounting international pressure and spiraling regional tensions, marks a pivotal shift in how European powers frame the two-state solution. At the center…
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How an Israeli-French Activist Helped France Recognize a Palestinian State
Background: A Quiet Engine Behind a Loud Moment France’s landmark move to recognize a Palestinian state at the United Nations marked a turning point in the long-running Israeli-Palestinian conflict. While presidents and diplomats often take the spotlight, a lesser-known activist—an Israeli-French advocate—emerged as a crucial, if behind-the-scenes, force behind the decision. The story shines a…
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UN Security Council Draft Mentions Palestinian State for First Time in Main Resolution Text
Overview: A notable shift in the UN Security Council draft A recently circulated draft of a United Nations Security Council resolution has drawn international attention by mentioning a Palestinian state within the main body of the text for the first time. While earlier drafts and related documents have frequently acknowledged Palestinian statehood in preambular language…
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Gaza Ceasefire Daybreak: Hostages Recovered as Trump Weighs Gaza Rebuilding and Path to Peace
Gaza Ceasefire Live: A Turning Point Amid Fragile Peace As a global ceasefire framework takes hold, celebrations marked the release of hostages and detainees in Gaza and Israel. The ongoing talks aimed at cementing a durable truce are playing out against a shifting political backdrop, where major powers have framed the path to peace with…
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Palestinians Return to Ruined Homes as Trump Says Gaza Ceasefire Will Hold
Overview: A First Phase with Realistic Hopes and Real Questions The ceasefire deal announced by President Trump is heralded by supporters as a decisive pause in the Gaza conflict and a pathway to returning Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. Yet the reality on the ground remains far more complex than the rhetoric. After…
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Netanyahu: No Palestinian State in Trump Talks; Merkel Backs Plan
Overview: Netanyahu’s stance after Washington In a rapid stream of statements following a high-profile visit to Washington, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said point-blank that an agreement to create a Palestinian state was never on the table in his discussions with President Donald Trump. In a parallel message, he framed the war against Hamas as…
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Netanyahu rejects Palestinian state in Trump talks
Netanyahu rejects Palestinian state in Trump talks In the wake of President Donald Trump’s unveiled plan for Gaza, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly reiterated a hard line: there will be no Palestinian state as part of any agreement discussed with Washington. In a video posted on social media, Netanyahu described his trip to Washington…
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Gaza Peace Plan Emerges: Hamas, Prisoners, State Talks
Overview of the newly proposed Gaza peace plan A recently reported Gaza peace plan, reportedly endorsed by high-level U.S. and Israeli officials, has sparked international debate. According to statements attributed to U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the plan seeks an immediate shift in the conflict dynamics, paired with political arrangements…
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Pressed Netanyahu on a Visit: Does Trump Have a Plan?
Netanyahu’s High-Pressure Moment on the World Stage During a high-profile visit and a recent appearance before the United Nations General Assembly, Israel’s prime minister faced renewed international scrutiny. In remarks that contrasted with growing calls for diplomacy, he reiterated a hard line against Hamas and signaled that a Palestinian state should not be on the…
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DFAE Experts See Legal Path for Swiss Recognition of a Palestinian State
Context: The DFAE, the SonntagsBlick Disclosure and Swiss Prudence Switzerland’s Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (DFAE) recently granted the SonntagsBlick access to an internal legal opinion on recognizing a Palestinian state after previously blocking further publication. The department argued that releasing the document could meaningfully threaten Switzerland’s international relations and complicate the Federal Council’s ability…