Sun 30-June-2024

Palestinian state

Spain and Norway recognize Palestinian state, Ireland to follow suit today

Spain and Norway have announced they formally recognize a Palestinian state, with Ireland to follow suit on Tuesday in a coordinated effort by the three European nations.

Norway, Ireland and Spain say they are recognizing a Palestinian state

Norway, Ireland and Spain said Wednesday they are recognizing a Palestinian state in a historic move that drew jubilation from the Palestinians and condemnation from Israel, which immediately recalled its ambassadors.

Hamas slams Netanyahu’s recent remarks about Palestinian state

Hamas spokesman Jihad Taha has said that Israeli premier Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent remarks about not allowing the establishment of a Palestinian state prove anew the occupation regime’s “systematic aggressive intents and fascist behavior towards the Palestinian people and their national rights.”

Hamas: Abbas’s remarks in line with Fatah’s normalization culture

Hamas spokesman Sami Abu Zuhri on Wednesday said that the latest statements of the Palestinian Authority president Mahmoud Abbas about his plan to establish a demilitarized Palestinian state are personal remarks that do not represent the Palestinian people.

Abbas: I want a demilitarized state with police carrying only batons

Palestinian Authority (PA) president Mahmoud Abbas on Tuesday said he believed a future Palestinian state within the 1967 borderline should be with no armed forces.

EU: Conditions still not ripe for our recognition of Palestine state

The European Union (EU) has said that the conditions are not favorable for recognizing an independent Palestinian state collectively by its members.