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Portugal weighs recognizing Palestinian state amid rising tensions

The Portuguese government has announced plans to consult the president and Parliament regarding the recognition of the State of Palestine at the upcoming United Nations General Assembly in September. According to a statement released Thursday by Prime Minister Luis Montenegro’s office, the recognition......

Canada plans to recognize Palestinian state, drawing sharp Israeli criticism

Canada has announced its intention to formally recognize the State of Palestine during the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in September 2025. The decision, revealed on Wednesday by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney during a press conference in Ottawa, marks a significant shift in......

Germany warns Israel faces growing isolation over Palestinian statehood

Germany’s foreign minister, Johann Wadephul, has cautioned that Israel is becoming increasingly diplomatically isolated amid rising international criticism over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and mounting support for the recognition of a Palestinian state. Israel’s shrinking diplomatic......

Palestinians divided over France’s recognition of their state

Palestinians have expressed mixed reactions following French President Emmanuel Macron’s announcement of France’s intention to officially recognize a Palestinian state. While some view the move as a positive step forward, others remain skeptical, pointing to the ongoing suffering in Gaza......

Dozens of artists boycott Barcelona’s Sónar festival over ties to Israeli occupation

Artists withdraw in protest of KKR investments Dozens of performers have withdrawn from the 2025 edition of Sónar, Barcelona’s renowned electronic music festival, citing ties between its parent company and real estate projects in Israeli-occupied Palestinian territories. More than 70 artists—including......

Spain cancels €285 million missile deal with Israeli arms subsidiary

Spain halts Israeli-linked missile project over policy shift Spain has cancelled a €285 million contract for anti-tank missile systems that were to be manufactured in Madrid by Pap Tecnos, a local subsidiary of Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defence Systems. The move forms part of a broader shift......

Israeli warning on Palestinian state recognition by France

The recognition of a Palestinian state by France, which could occur in June according to President Emmanuel Macron, has been condemned by Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar. He stated that such a unilateral recognition of a "fictional Palestinian state" would be seen as a "reward for......

Macron Says France Could Recognise a Palestinian State 'In June'

President Emmanuel Macron announced that France could officially recognise a Palestinian state within the next few months, potentially during a United Nations conference in New York scheduled for June. The conference, which France aims to co-host with Saudi Arabia, would focus on advancing peace efforts......

Canadian Government Engages in Talks with Allies Over Palestinian Statehood Recognition

Ottawa has initiated discussions with its allies regarding the recognition of a Palestinian state, a government official revealed during a parliamentary committee meeting on Thursday. Alexandre Lévêque, Assistant Deputy Minister for the Europe, Middle East, and Arctic Branch, shared that......