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European Divide Deepens Over Palestinian State Recognition

European Divide Deepens Over Palestinian State Recognition

European Divide Deepens Over Palestinian State Recognition Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has voiced strong reservations regarding the immediate recognition of a Palestinian state, cautioning that such a move, without the actual existence of a state, could be ‘counterproductive to the objective.’ Her comments underscore a growing divergence among European leaders on this contentious diplomatic issue. Meloni’s stance comes just days after French President Emmanuel Macron announced France’s intention to recognize Palestinian statehood at the United Nations General Assembly in…

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European Leaders Intensify Pressure on Israel, Explore New Diplomatic Levers

European Leaders Intensify Pressure on Israel, Explore New Diplomatic Levers

European Leaders Intensify Pressure on Israel, Explore New Diplomatic Levers Key European political figures, including Germany’s Friedrich Merz and the UK’s Keir Starmer, are actively exploring new avenues to exert pressure on Israel. This diplomatic push comes amidst persistent calls for a ceasefire and humanitarian aid, even as a unified approach to the recognition of Palestine remains a point of division following France’s recent move. While both Merz and Starmer have, to date, refrained from formally recognizing the state of…

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