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The Journal
19 minutes ago
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- The Journal
Ireland joins French-led 'collective appeal' to nations to recognise Palestine
LAST UPDATE | 3 hrs ago IRELAND IS AMONG 15 nations that have called for the world to recognise a Palestinian state and reiterated commitment for a two-state solution. The joint statement of Foreign Ministers was agreed at the High-level International Conference which took place in New York this week. The joint statement expresses the ministers' call for a ceasefire, concern over the high number of civilian casualties and humanitarian situation in Gaza, and calls on countries across the world to recognise the state of Palestine. France's minister for foreign affairs, Jean-Noel Barrot, posted the letter to his X account alongside the message: 'In New York, along with 14 other countries, France is launching a collective appeal: we express our desire to recognise the State of Palestine and invite those who have not yet done do to join us.' A New York avec 14 autres pays, la France lance un appel collectif : nous exprimons notre volonté de reconnaître l'Etat de Palestine et invitons ceux qui ne l'ont pas encore fait à nous rejoindre. — Jean-Noël Barrot (@jnbarrot) July 30, 2025 The statement is backed by Ireland, Andorra, Australia, Canada, Finland, France, Iceland, Luxembourg, Malta, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Slovenia, and Spain. All 15 countries have 'already recognised, have expressed or express the willingness or the positive consideration of our countries to recognise the State of Palestine, as an essential step towards the two-State solution'. A New York avec 14 autres pays, la France lance un appel collectif : nous exprimons notre volonté de reconnaître l'Etat de Palestine et invitons ceux qui ne l'ont pas encore fait à nous rejoindre. — Jean-Noël Barrot (@jnbarrot) July 30, 2025 Tánaiste and Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Harris said the effort 'demonstrated there is another way forward'. He added: 'The international community demands an immediate ceasefire and hostage release deal and urgent humanitarian aid for Gaza, and is ready to take concrete steps to implement the two-State solution. Advertisement 'Ireland is doubling down on our commitment to achieve a just, lasting peace where Israelis and Palestinians live side by side in peace and security. 'We will continue to do all in our power to work for that peace.' Ireland was represented at the Conference by Emer Higgins TD, who described it as a 'decisive moment'. 'Together we demonstrate support for the two State solution as the only viable path to securing lasting peace for Israelis, Palestinians and the wider region,' said Higgins. 'We continue to witness appalling suffering of the civilian population in Gaza, where hunger and death take an increasingly heavy toll. 'Hamas must release the hostages and Israel must allow life-saving aid into Gaza at scale immediately and stop the blockades, bombardment and brutality. 'We need to chart a political pathway to peace and commit to taking concrete steps to achieve this.' Yesterday, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said that the UK would officially recognise the state of Palestine at the UN General Assembly in September , unless the Israeli government reaches a ceasefire in Gaza. Israel said it 'rejects' the UK move, arguing it 'constitutes a reward for Hamas and harms efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza'. In a statement, Netanyahu said: 'Starmer rewards Hamas's monstrous terrorism & punishes its victims. A jihadist state on Israel's border TODAY will threaten Britain TOMORROW. 'Appeasement towards jihadist terrorists always fails. It will fail you too. It will not happen.' Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
Saba Yemen
3 hours ago
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- Saba Yemen
15 Countries Issue Call for Collective Recognition of State of Palestine
Paris - Saba: France and 14 other countries issued a collective call to recognize the State of Palestine, calling on more countries to join. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said on Wednesday via the X platform: "In New York, along with 14 other countries, France is issuing a collective call: We express our determination to recognize the State of Palestine and we call on those who have not yet done so to join us." Among the countries that have announced their intention to recognize Palestine are nine for the first time: Australia, Canada, Finland, New Zealand, Portugal, Andorra, Malta, San Marino, and Luxembourg. Other countries that have previously recognized Palestine, such as Iceland, Ireland, and Spain, renewed their support. On Tuesday, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that his country would recognize the State of Palestine next September unless Israel takes concrete steps toward peace, a ceasefire, and an end to the horrific situation in Gaza. He added that airlifts to Gaza have "begun," noting that he wants at least 500 aid trucks to enter the Strip daily. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
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First Post
4 hours ago
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As Israel continues Gaza offensive, momentum grows for Palestine State recognition: 15-nation bloc give fresh call
France, UK lead growing Western push for Palestinian statehood as 15 nations urge global recognition amid ongoing Gaza conflict, according to a report read more A man holds a placard reading "Free Palestine" during a demonstration, at the Place de la Republique in Paris, France, June 9, 2025. File Image/Reuters A day after Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that the United Kingdom will formally recognise the State of Palestine in September, unless Israel takes significant steps in Gaza, France and 14 other Western nations called on countries worldwide to follow suit, according to a France 24 report, citing France's top diplomat on Wednesday. The joint call came late Tuesday in a statement by the foreign ministers of 15 countries, issued after a conference in New York co-chaired by France and Saudi Arabia. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The meeting aimed to revive efforts toward a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians, added the report. 'In New York, together with 14 other countries, France is issuing a collective appeal: we express our desire to recognise the State of Palestine and invite those who have not yet done so to join us,' French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot wrote on X. The statement was signed by the foreign ministers of Andorra, Australia, Canada, Finland, France, Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malta, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Slovenia and Spain. President Emmanuel Macron announced last week that France will formally recognise the State of Palestine in September, a move that drew strong criticism from both Israel and the United States. France is now seeking to build momentum around the push for formal Palestinian statehood. On Tuesday, Starmer declared that Britain will also recognise the State of Palestine in September—unless Israel takes a series of 'substantive steps,' including agreeing to a ceasefire in Gaza. If carried out, the coordinated moves by Paris and London would make France and the UK the first G7 countries to formally recognise a Palestinian state. In a joint statement, the 15 participating nations reaffirmed their 'unwavering commitment to the vision of the two-state solution.' Among them, nine countries that have not yet recognised Palestine—including Australia, Canada, and New Zealand — expressed a willingness or openness to do so, reported France 24. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Seventeen countries, along with the European Union and the Arab League, also joined calls during the conference for Hamas to disarm and relinquish control of Gaza, as part of efforts to end the ongoing war in the Palestinian territory, added the report. With inputs from agencies
Express Tribune
5 hours ago
- Politics
- Express Tribune
At least 16 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks, including 13 aid seekers
Palestinians gather on a coastal path west of Beit Lahia to attempt to get food aid on July 29, 2025, after aid trucks entered the Israel-besieged Gaza Strip from the northern Zikim border crossing. — AFP Listen to article At least 16 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli airstrikes across Gaza since dawn, including 13 aid seekers who were shot by Israeli forces near aid centres, according to medical sources. Israel has allowed 109 aid trucks into Gaza, but according to the Gaza media office, most of the supplies were looted amidst the escalating security chaos. Palestinians bring back aid parcels they managed to procure as they walk on a coastal path west of Beit Lahia on July 29, 2025, after aid trucks entered the Israel-besieged Gaza Strip from the northern Zikim border crossing. — AFP The office also reported that four out of six airdrops intended to deliver critical supplies fell into areas under Israeli military control or in neighbourhoods where civilians had already been ordered to evacuate. According to Gaza's Health Ministry, at least 147 people have died of starvation since October 2023, including 88 children. Palestinian State Meanwhile, France, alongside 14 other countries, has issued a collective appeal urging the global community to recognise Palestine as a state. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot emphasised the importance of recognising Palestinian sovereignty amid the ongoing conflict. 'We express our desire to recognise the State of Palestine and invite those who have not yet done so to join us.' A New York avec 14 autres pays, la France lance un appel collectif : nous exprimons notre volonté de reconnaître l'Etat de Palestine et invitons ceux qui ne l'ont pas encore fait à nous rejoindre. — Jean-Noël Barrot (@jnbarrot) July 30, 2025 UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has faced criticism for setting a September deadline for Israel. US President Donald Trump, have argued that recognising a Palestinian state would reward Hamas. However, British Transport Minister Heidi Alexander rejected these claims, insisting that the focus is on addressing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza rather than legitimising Hamas. Palestinians climb in the back of a truck on a coastal path west of Beit Lahia after managing to get aid parcels on July 29, 2025, after aid trucks entered the Israel-besieged Gaza Strip from the northern Zikim border crossing. — AFP Meanwhile, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt have joined a collective call for Hamas to disarm and relinquish control of Gaza. This appeal was part of a initiative endorsed by 17 nations, the European Union, and the Arab League, made during a United Nations conference aimed at reviving the two-state solution for Israel and the Palestinians. The seven-page declaration, co-signed by France, Britain, Canada, and other Western nations, urges Hamas to end its rule in Gaza and hand over its weapons to the Palestinian Authority, with international support ensuring the establishment of a sovereign Palestinian state. Palestinians gather on a coastal path west of Beit Lahia to attempt to get food aid on July 29, 2025, after aid trucks entered the Israel-besieged Gaza Strip from the northern Zikim border crossing. — AFP Israel's war on Gaza The Israeli army has pursued a brutal offensive on Gaza since Oct. 7, 2023, killing more than 60,000 Palestinians, most of them women and children. Last November, the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza. Israel also faces a genocide case at the International Court of Justice for its war on the enclave.
L'Orient-Le Jour
17 hours ago
- Politics
- L'Orient-Le Jour
Several Arab countries call for Hamas the disarmament of Hamas
Seventeen countries, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Egypt, called Tuesday for Hamas to hand over its weapons to the Palestinian Authority during a U.N. conference aimed at reviving the two-state solution for Israel and Palestine. The "New York Declaration," prepared by France and Saudi Arabia — co-chairs of the conference — and supported by 15 other countries (including Brazil, Canada, Turkey, Jordan, Qatar, Egypt and the United Kingdom,) as well as the European Union and the Arab League, calls for the end of the war in Gaza to achieve "a just, peaceful and lasting resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict based on the implementation of the two-state solution." In this context, these countries emphasize that "governance, the maintenance of order, and security throughout the entire Palestinian territory must fall solely to the Palestinian Authority, with appropriate support." "Hamas must end its control of Gaza and hand over its weapons to the Palestinian Authority," it adds. These statements echo commitments made in June by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in the lead-up to this conference, as part of efforts to convince more countries to recognize the Palestinian state. While the U.N. General Assembly has never condemned Hamas' unprecedented attack on Oct. 7, 2023 — which led to Israeli reprisals in Gaza — the text "condemns" this attack. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot described the declaration as "historic and unprecedented" during an interview with France 24. "For the first time, Arab countries and countries in the Near and Middle East are condemning Hamas, condemning Oct. 7, calling for the disarmament of Hamas, calling for its exclusion from any form of participation in the governance of Palestine, and clearly expressing their intention to have in the future normalized relations with Israel and to join, alongside Israel and the future state of Palestine, a regional organization," he said. From the podium of the U.N. General Assembly, where he announced the adoption of the declaration, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan called on all other member states to "support this document" by early September. The 17 countries also demand unimpeded entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza, a small territory threatened by famine, and reject "the use of hunger as a method of warfare." They also express their support "for the deployment of an international temporary stabilization mission" in Gaza. This mission would be intended, notably, to protect the civilian population, "support the transfer of security responsibilities" to the Palestinian Authority, and provide "security guarantees for Palestine and Israel, including the monitoring" of a future cease-fire.
