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Germany, UN Condemn New Israeli West Bank Settlement Plan as Illegal

Germany, UN Condemn New Israeli West Bank Settlement Plan as Illegal

Germany, UN Condemn New Israeli West Bank Settlement Plan as Illegal The German government has issued a strong rebuke to Israel, urging it not to proceed with plans for thousands of new housing units in a West Bank settlement. Germany’s Foreign Ministry emphasized that the proposed construction violates international law and would severely hinder prospects for a two-state solution. A spokesperson for the German Foreign Ministry stated late on Thursday that the plan, put forth by an Israeli minister, threatens…

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Israel’s Controversial E1 Settlement Project Nears Final Approval, Threatening Two-State Solution

Israel’s Controversial E1 Settlement Project Nears Final Approval, Threatening Two-State Solution

Israel’s Controversial E1 Settlement Project Nears Final Approval, Threatening Two-State Solution Israel’s highly contentious E1 settlement construction in the occupied West Bank is on the verge of final approval, with a crucial decision expected on August 20, 2025. The project, championed by far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, is widely condemned by Palestinians and international rights groups who warn it will effectively sever the West Bank, critically undermining any future prospects for a viable Palestinian state. Smotrich, who openly stated the…

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Israel Pushes Ahead with E1 Settlement, Sparks International Alarm Over Two-State Solution

Israel Pushes Ahead with E1 Settlement, Sparks International Alarm Over Two-State Solution

Israel Pushes Ahead with E1 Settlement, Sparks International Alarm Over Two-State Solution Israel’s far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich confirmed Thursday that the contentious E1 settlement construction in the Israeli-occupied West Bank is proceeding, a move widely condemned by Palestinians and rights groups as effectively severing the territory and jeopardizing prospects for a Palestinian state. The project, which is expected to receive final approval on August 20, has been under consideration for over two decades. Critics argue that the E1 development,…

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Australia to Recognize Palestinian State, Deepening US Diplomatic Isolation

Australia to Recognize Palestinian State, Deepening US Diplomatic Isolation

Australia to Recognize Palestinian State, Deepening US Diplomatic Isolation In a significant diplomatic shift, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced today, Monday, that Australia will formally recognize a Palestinian state at the United United Nations General Assembly in September. This move places Australia among a growing list of Western allies, including the United Kingdom, France, and Canada, planning similar recognition, further isolating the United States in its stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Albanese clarified that Australia’s recognition is predicated on…

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UN Two-State Solution Summit Underway Amidst Key Boycotts

UN Two-State Solution Summit Underway Amidst Key Boycotts

UN Two-State Solution Summit Underway Amidst Key Boycotts A high-level United Nations General Assembly meeting commenced today, July 28, bringing together officials to promote a two-state solution to the decades-old Israel-Palestinian conflict. The two-day summit, co-chaired by the foreign ministers of France and Saudi Arabia, aims to foster peace and independent nations for both peoples. Notably, Israel and its close ally the United States are boycotting the proceedings. Israel’s right-wing government remains opposed to a two-state solution, while the U.S….

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France’s Macron Announces Intent to Recognize Palestinian State Amid Gaza Crisis

France’s Macron Announces Intent to Recognize Palestinian State Amid Gaza Crisis

France’s Macron Announces Intent to Recognize Palestinian State Amid Gaza Crisis French President Emmanuel Macron declared on Thursday that France intends to formally recognize Palestine as a state, a significant diplomatic move that comes amidst escalating international condemnation over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The decision has drawn strong criticism from Israel. Macron confirmed his intention to formalize this recognition at the upcoming United Nations General Assembly in September. He emphasized the immediate priority, stating on X, “The urgent thing…

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France Pledges Recognition of Palestinian State by September, Igniting Global Reactions

France Pledges Recognition of Palestinian State by September, Igniting Global Reactions

France Pledges Recognition of Palestinian State by September, Igniting Global Reactions French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that France will officially recognize a Palestinian state by September, a landmark decision that would make it the first G7 nation to do so. The formal declaration is anticipated to occur during a session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, underscoring France’s commitment to a just and lasting peace in the Middle East. This significant move has triggered diverse international…

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