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India.com
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- India.com
Bad news for Netanyahu as 14 nations open new front against Israel, says will recognize Palestine if…; the countries are France, Spain, Canada and…
(File) Israel Gaza war: In a major setback to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the ongoing Israel-Gaza war, as many as 14 countries have opened a united front against the Jewish nation, warning that they will proceed to recognize the Palestine as an independent state if Tel Aviv does not end its hostilities in the war-torn region, especially in the embattled Gaza Strip. Which countries are part of the anti-Israel front? According to media reports, the foreign ministers of Andorra, Canada, Australia, Canada, Finland, France, Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malta, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Slovenia and Spain, in a joint statement, said the countries will submit the proposal in the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in September, if Israel continues its military operation in Gaza. French Foreign Minister Jean Noel Barrot shared the joint statement on his social media handles, terming it as a 'momentous decision' to end the 'endless cycle of violence in Gaza. The French minister revealed that he has invited other countries to sign the proposal to recognize the State of Palestine as a sovereign country, hinting that more nations could join the front in coming days to add pressure on Israel What did the statement say? The joint statement of foreign ministers shared by France's Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs condemned the October 7 terrorist attack by Hamas, and demanded an immediate ceasefire, and the unconditional release of all hostages by the Palestinian armed group. The statement expressed grave concern 'over the high number of civilian casualties and humanitarian situation in Gaza and emphasize the essential role of the United Nations and its agencies in facilitating humanitarian assistance', and reiterated their 'unwavering commitment' to implementing the two-State solution to resolve Israel-Palestine conflict. They urged all countries to establish normal relations with Israel, but noted that the war in Gaza must be stopped for that to happen. The countries also expressed their determination to work on an architecture for the 'day after' in Gaza which includes the reconstruction of the war-ravaged Strip, disarmament of Hamas and its exclusion from any future Palestinian governance.
New Indian Express
an hour ago
- New Indian Express
At least 46 Palestinians killed by Israeli fire, Gaza hospitals say, as the war drags on
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip: Israeli strikes and gunfire in the Gaza Strip killed at least 46 Palestinians overnight into Wednesday morning, most of them among crowds seeking food, local hospitals said. The dead include more than 30 people who were killed while seeking humanitarian aid, according to that treated dozens of wounded people. The Israeli military didn't immediately comment on any of the strikes, but says it only targets militants and blames civilian deaths on Hamas, because the group's militants operate in densely populated areas. The deaths came as the United Kingdom announced that it would recognize a Palestinian state in September, unless Israel agrees to a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, following a similar declaration by France's president. Israel's foreign ministry said that it rejected the British statement. The Shifa hospital in Gaza City said that it received 12 people who were killed Tuesday night when Israeli forces opened fire towards crowds awaiting aid trucks coming from the Zikim crossing in northwestern Gaza. Thirteen others were killed in strikes in the Jabaliya refugee camp, and the northern towns of Beit Lahiya and Beit Hanoun, the hospital said. In the southern city of Khan Younis, the Nasser hospital said it received the bodies of 16 people who it says were killed Tuesday evening while waiting for aid trucks close to the newly-built Morag corridor, which separates Khan Younis from the southernmost city of Rafah. The hospital received another body for a man killed in a strike on a tent in Khan Younis, it said.
Hindustan Times
an hour ago
- Hindustan Times
After UK and France, Canada considering Palestine recognition
As war, mass starvation and deaths mount in the Gaza Strip, France and the UK have declared they will formally move to recognise the state of Palestine in September. This decision from French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has sparked a shift in the stance G7 countries have taken towards the Palestinian struggle. Of the G7 bloc only the UK and France have announced they will recognise Palestine. (REUTERS) With France and the UK all set to recognise Palestine, latest reports state that Canada is also considering taking a similar stance. While nothing has been finalised, sources told CBC News that Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to hold a cabinet meeting to discuss the situation in the Middle East. While Canada does not officially recognise the state of Palestine, Ottawa has stood firm in its support for a two-state solution and recognises the Palestinian Authority as the official representatives of the Palestinian people. Also Read | Gaza death toll crosses 60,000, says health ministry as war rages on Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to hold a virtual cabinet meeting to discuss the situation in the Middle East on Wednesday, stated CBC news. This meeting comes after the Labour leader spoke with his British counterpart about the ongoing situation in Gaza. Israel and its key ally the United States, have condemned France and the UK for its move to recognise Palestine. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump have labelled the decisions as a "reward for terror and Hamas". Where do the other G7 nations stand on Palestine? The group of seven bloc comprises of the United States, France, Germany, Japan, Italy, Canada and the United Kingdom. With UK and France working to recognise Palestine and Canada weighing its options, here's a look at where the other G7 nations stand - Italy Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has stated that recognising Palestine before its establishment would "prove to be counterproductive." While Meloni's statement moves away from the European anger against Israel's war on Gaza, the prime minister has expressed support for a two-state solution. "If something that doesn't exist is recognised on paper, the problem could appear to be solved when it isn't," she told Italian daily La Repubblica last week. Germany Germany has also stated that it is not planning to recognise a Palestinian state in the "short term", echoing a similar statement to Italy. "Israel's security is of paramount importance to the German government. The German government therefore has no plans to recognise a Palestinian state in the short term," a spokesperson for the German government was quoted as saying by Reuters. Germany's stance towards the Gaza war continues to remain influenced by historical guilt due to the Nazi holocaust against European Jews. Japan Japanese foreign minister Takeshi Iwaya has stated that Tokyo will "need more time" to recognise the Palestinian state, but remained committed to a two-state solution. "As you know, our country has consistently supported a two-state solution, and there has been no change in this position,' Iwaya told reporters during a press conference on Tuesday. 'We understand the aspirations of the Palestinian people for an independent state and have backed their efforts to achieve this goal," he added further. The United States The US has remained a key ally for Israel since the start. While the US recognises the Palestinian Authority, it has never officially recognised the state of Palestine. However, the US has stated it will work for a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine for peace and security in the Middle East. Furthermore, with Donald Trump back in office, the US president has backed the Israeli PM and declared unwavering support for the country as war in Gaza rages on. The US has also been vocal in condemning France and UK's "reckless" decisions to recognise Palestine.
