Tag: Palestine
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Netanyahu rejects idea of creating Palestinian state
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office on Tuesday said that he rejected the idea of creating a Palestinian state, calling it a future “Iranian stronghold of terrorism.’’ He said this during a telephone conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron.
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Israel releases first 90 Palestinian prisoners in ceasefire deal
The first 90 Palestinian prisoners to be released by Israel under the terms of the Gaza ceasefire deal were freed hours after an agreement took effect on Sunday. This is to halt the fighting that has devastated the coastal territory; local media cited Israeli authorities as confirming.
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France rejects recognising Palestinian state at present
France’s Foreign Minister Stéphane Séjourné has rejected the idea of recognising Palestine as a state at the moment. “Our position is clear: recognition of Palestine is not taboo for France,” the minister said on Wednesday after a meeting
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Spain to join Norway, Ireland in recognising Palestinian state
Spain is set to announce its recognition of an independent Palestinian state, sources said on Wednesday. Already, Norway and Ireland have announced their recognition of a Palestinian state, with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere saying on Wednesday that the recognition “is in the hope that this will help bring peace with Israel”.
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Norway to recognise Palestinian statehood May 28
Norway will formally recognise Palestinian statehood on May 28, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said on Wednesday, in a move staunchly opposed by Israel. The Nordic country’s announcement comes amid a broader
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U.S. again to veto UN General Assembly membership for Palestine
The United States will again block attempts to grant Palestinians increased rights in the United Nations General Assembly. The United States said that in spite of the expectations of a large majority favour in a vote to be taken in New York on Friday.
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Asian Cup: War ravaged Palestine secure quarter-final ticket on debut competition
War ravaged Palestine have proved bookmakers wrong by clinching a quarter-final ticket at the ongoing Asian cup holding in Qatar. This event is unprecedented in the history of Palestine at Asia’s most important football tournament.
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Israel- Hamas: Palestinian gunmen kill three Israelis, injure several others at Jerusalem bus stop
The City of Jerusalem in Israel was on early Thursday morning thrown into pandemonium as two gunmen unleashed a hail of gunfire at a bus stop in the city. Three persons lost their lives and 6 others injured with 5 of them in critical condition.
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Temporary Ceasefire: Israel, Palestine free 63 hostages
Following the temporary cease fire afreed by both sides about 39 Palestinian women and children detainees from Israeli jails were on Friday evening released as they have been held hostage for weeks following the crisis between both countries.
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Israel v Palestine: Swiss government introduces law banning Hamas
The government of the European nation of Switzerland, has announced that it would bring forward a draft law by the end of February explicitly banning Hamas activities or support for the Palestinian militant group within the country.