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The Advertiser
a day ago
- Politics
- The Advertiser
Australia set to recognise Palestine statehood at UN
AUSTRALIA TO FORMALLY RECOGNISE PALESTINIAN STATEHOOD: * Formal recognition of a Palestinian state will take place at the United Nations General Assembly, which will take place in September * The decision came after other allies, including the UK, France and Canada, also announced intentions to recognise Palestine at the UN meeting * Australia will join more than 140 member states of the UN in recognising Palestine * Conditions of Palestinian recognition will include assurances that Hamas, which has been designated a terrorist organisation, will play no role in any government * Commitments would also be made for free and fair elections, as well as recognition from Palestine of Israeli statehood * Calls have also been made for hostages held by Hamas following the October 7 attacks to be released * Practical steps such as an Australian embassy would be reliant to assurances from the Palestinian Authority * Anthony Albanese previously said Palestinian recognition by Australia would be a matter of "when, not if" * While the prime minister was under pressure to follow the lead allies on recognition, he said he would not be driven by a set time frame * However, he since said Israel's decision to approve a plan to seize all of Gaza City helped lead to the decision to recognise Palestine * The prime minister said recognition was part of international efforts for peace in the Middle East and that a different approach was needed * While other countries will recognise Palestine at the UN's General Assembly, the global body as a whole is unlikely to recognise the state as a member * This is due to the UN Security Council members having a veto power over proposals * The US is one of the permanent members of the Security Council, and does not recognise a Palestinian state AUSTRALIA TO FORMALLY RECOGNISE PALESTINIAN STATEHOOD: * Formal recognition of a Palestinian state will take place at the United Nations General Assembly, which will take place in September * The decision came after other allies, including the UK, France and Canada, also announced intentions to recognise Palestine at the UN meeting * Australia will join more than 140 member states of the UN in recognising Palestine * Conditions of Palestinian recognition will include assurances that Hamas, which has been designated a terrorist organisation, will play no role in any government * Commitments would also be made for free and fair elections, as well as recognition from Palestine of Israeli statehood * Calls have also been made for hostages held by Hamas following the October 7 attacks to be released * Practical steps such as an Australian embassy would be reliant to assurances from the Palestinian Authority * Anthony Albanese previously said Palestinian recognition by Australia would be a matter of "when, not if" * While the prime minister was under pressure to follow the lead allies on recognition, he said he would not be driven by a set time frame * However, he since said Israel's decision to approve a plan to seize all of Gaza City helped lead to the decision to recognise Palestine * The prime minister said recognition was part of international efforts for peace in the Middle East and that a different approach was needed * While other countries will recognise Palestine at the UN's General Assembly, the global body as a whole is unlikely to recognise the state as a member * This is due to the UN Security Council members having a veto power over proposals * The US is one of the permanent members of the Security Council, and does not recognise a Palestinian state AUSTRALIA TO FORMALLY RECOGNISE PALESTINIAN STATEHOOD: * Formal recognition of a Palestinian state will take place at the United Nations General Assembly, which will take place in September * The decision came after other allies, including the UK, France and Canada, also announced intentions to recognise Palestine at the UN meeting * Australia will join more than 140 member states of the UN in recognising Palestine * Conditions of Palestinian recognition will include assurances that Hamas, which has been designated a terrorist organisation, will play no role in any government * Commitments would also be made for free and fair elections, as well as recognition from Palestine of Israeli statehood * Calls have also been made for hostages held by Hamas following the October 7 attacks to be released * Practical steps such as an Australian embassy would be reliant to assurances from the Palestinian Authority * Anthony Albanese previously said Palestinian recognition by Australia would be a matter of "when, not if" * While the prime minister was under pressure to follow the lead allies on recognition, he said he would not be driven by a set time frame * However, he since said Israel's decision to approve a plan to seize all of Gaza City helped lead to the decision to recognise Palestine * The prime minister said recognition was part of international efforts for peace in the Middle East and that a different approach was needed * While other countries will recognise Palestine at the UN's General Assembly, the global body as a whole is unlikely to recognise the state as a member * This is due to the UN Security Council members having a veto power over proposals * The US is one of the permanent members of the Security Council, and does not recognise a Palestinian state AUSTRALIA TO FORMALLY RECOGNISE PALESTINIAN STATEHOOD: * Formal recognition of a Palestinian state will take place at the United Nations General Assembly, which will take place in September * The decision came after other allies, including the UK, France and Canada, also announced intentions to recognise Palestine at the UN meeting * Australia will join more than 140 member states of the UN in recognising Palestine * Conditions of Palestinian recognition will include assurances that Hamas, which has been designated a terrorist organisation, will play no role in any government * Commitments would also be made for free and fair elections, as well as recognition from Palestine of Israeli statehood * Calls have also been made for hostages held by Hamas following the October 7 attacks to be released * Practical steps such as an Australian embassy would be reliant to assurances from the Palestinian Authority * Anthony Albanese previously said Palestinian recognition by Australia would be a matter of "when, not if" * While the prime minister was under pressure to follow the lead allies on recognition, he said he would not be driven by a set time frame * However, he since said Israel's decision to approve a plan to seize all of Gaza City helped lead to the decision to recognise Palestine * The prime minister said recognition was part of international efforts for peace in the Middle East and that a different approach was needed * While other countries will recognise Palestine at the UN's General Assembly, the global body as a whole is unlikely to recognise the state as a member * This is due to the UN Security Council members having a veto power over proposals * The US is one of the permanent members of the Security Council, and does not recognise a Palestinian state
Perth Now
a day ago
- Politics
- Perth Now
Australia set to recognise Palestine statehood at UN
AUSTRALIA TO FORMALLY RECOGNISE PALESTINIAN STATEHOOD: * Formal recognition of a Palestinian state will take place at the United Nations General Assembly, which will take place in September * The decision came after other allies, including the UK, France and Canada, also announced intentions to recognise Palestine at the UN meeting * Australia will join more than 140 member states of the UN in recognising Palestine * Conditions of Palestinian recognition will include assurances that Hamas, which has been designated a terrorist organisation, will play no role in any government * Commitments would also be made for free and fair elections, as well as recognition from Palestine of Israeli statehood * Calls have also been made for hostages held by Hamas following the October 7 attacks to be released * Practical steps such as an Australian embassy would be reliant to assurances from the Palestinian Authority * Anthony Albanese previously said Palestinian recognition by Australia would be a matter of "when, not if" * While the prime minister was under pressure to follow the lead allies on recognition, he said he would not be driven by a set time frame * However, he since said Israel's decision to approve a plan to seize all of Gaza City helped lead to the decision to recognise Palestine * The prime minister said recognition was part of international efforts for peace in the Middle East and that a different approach was needed * While other countries will recognise Palestine at the UN's General Assembly, the global body as a whole is unlikely to recognise the state as a member * This is due to the UN Security Council members having a veto power over proposals * The US is one of the permanent members of the Security Council, and does not recognise a Palestinian state
Scottish Sun
02-08-2025
- Politics
- Scottish Sun
Palestinian schools teach kids to glorify suicide bombers who kill Jews, reveals dossier as PM plans to recognise state
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) PALESTINIAN schools teach children to glorify suicide bombers who slaughter Jews, a shocking dossier reveals. Kids are taught to look up to terrorists in classroom textbooks and even learn to add up by calculating how many 'martyrs' have died. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Palestinian schools teach children to glorify suicide bombers who slaughter Jews, a shocking dossier reveals Credit: AFP 2 The PM has defended his decision to set the UK on a course to recognise Palestine Credit: Reuters The Palestinian Authority (PA) - which runs the West Bank - also spends hundreds of millions of pounds a year on a 'Martyrs Fund". This pays monthly salaries to the families of Palestinians who have died or are in jail for carrying out attacks on Israelis. A prisoner's pay increases the longer the jail term. The families of those serving 30 years or more can get up to 3,400 US dollars - the equivalent of £2,500. Read More on World News SUBS SNUB Russia dismisses Trump's warning of sending nuclear subs closer to country The shocking revelations are contained in a dossier shared exclusively with The Sun on Sunday. They will spark fresh criticisms of Sir Keir Starmer's decision to recognise an independent state of Palestine in September unless Israel signs up to a peace process. Michael Rubin, Director of Labour Friends of Israel, backed the creation of a Palestinian state - but said the PA must clean up its act before it can be founded. He said that under leader Mahmoud Abbas the PA is 'authoritarian, riddled with corruption, and commits shocking human rights abuses'. He added: 'The PA must clean up its act if we're going to recognise a Palestinian state. 'We need to tell it to abolish the morally repugnant payment of 'salaries' to terrorists, quit glorifying suicide bombers in schoolkids' books, and stop naming its schools after Nazi collaborators.' Hamas vows no peace unless key demand is met as thugs share sick clip of hostage The PA's South Hebron Directorate of Education posted a photo of a children's book about female suicide bomber Hanadi Jaradat. She killed 21 Israelis and injured over 50 more when she blew herself up at a restaurant in Haifa in 2003. In another shocking example, a grade 5 textbook Palestinian terrorist Dalal al-Mughrabi is celebrated for her heroism. She carried out the 1978 Coastal Road massacre which killed 38 Israelis, including 13 children. Earlier this year, Mr Abbas said he will end payments to the families of Palestinian 'martyrs'. The PM has defended his decision to set the UK on a course to recognise Palestine. Speaking earlier this week, he said: 'We do need to do everything we can to alleviate the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, where we are seeing the children and babies starving for want of aid which could be delivered. 'That is why I've said unless things materially change on the ground, we'll have to assess this in September, we will recognise Palestine before the United Nations general assembly in September.'
The Irish Sun
02-08-2025
- Politics
- The Irish Sun
Palestinian schools teach kids to glorify suicide bombers who kill Jews, reveals dossier as PM plans to recognise state
PALESTINIAN schools teach children to glorify suicide bombers who slaughter Jews, a shocking dossier reveals. Kids are taught to look up to terrorists in classroom textbooks and even learn to add up by calculating how many 'martyrs' have died. Advertisement 2 Palestinian schools teach children to glorify suicide bombers who slaughter Jews, a shocking dossier reveals Credit: AFP 2 The PM has defended his decision to set the UK on a course to recognise Palestine Credit: Reuters The Palestinian Authority (PA) - which runs the This pays monthly salaries to the families of A prisoner's pay increases the longer the jail term. The families of those serving 30 years or more can get up to 3,400 US dollars - the equivalent of £2,500. Advertisement Read More on World News The shocking revelations are contained in a dossier shared exclusively with The Sun on Sunday. They will spark fresh criticisms of Michael Rubin, Director of Labour Friends of Israel, backed the creation of a Palestinian state - but said the PA must clean up its act before it can be founded. He said that under leader Mahmoud Abbas the PA is 'authoritarian, riddled with corruption, and commits shocking human rights abuses'. Advertisement Most read in The Sun He added: 'The PA must clean up its act if we're going to recognise a Palestinian state. 'We need to tell it to abolish the morally repugnant payment of 'salaries' to terrorists, quit glorifying suicide bombers in schoolkids' books, and stop naming its schools after Nazi collaborators.' Hamas vows no peace unless key demand is met as thugs share sick clip of hostage The PA's South Hebron Directorate of Education posted a photo of a children's book about female suicide bomber Hanadi Jaradat. She killed 21 Israelis and injured over 50 more when she blew herself up at a restaurant in Haifa in 2003. Advertisement In another shocking example, a grade 5 textbook Palestinian terrorist Dalal al-Mughrabi is celebrated for her heroism. She carried out the 1978 Coastal Road massacre which killed 38 Israelis, including 13 children. Earlier this year, Mr Abbas said he will end payments to the families of Palestinian 'martyrs'. The PM has defended his decision to set the UK on a course to recognise Palestine. Advertisement Speaking earlier this week, he said: 'We do need to do everything we can to alleviate the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, where we are seeing the children and babies starving for want of aid which could be delivered. 'That is why I've said unless things materially change on the ground, we'll have to assess this in September, we will recognise Palestine before the United Nations general assembly in September.'
The Sun
02-08-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
US promises Gaza food plan after envoy visit
GAZA CITY, PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES: President Donald Trump's special envoy promised a plan to deliver more food to Gaza after inspecting a US-backed distribution centre on Friday, as the United Nations said Israeli forces had killed hundreds of hungry Palestinians waiting for aid over the past two months. The visit by US envoy Steve Witkoff came as a report from global advocacy group Human Rights Watch accused Israeli forces of presiding over 'regular bloodbaths' close to aid points run by the US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF). The UN human rights office in the Palestinian territories said at least 1,373 Palestinians seeking aid in Gaza had been killed since May 27 -- 105 of them in the last two days of July. 'Most of these killings were committed by the Israeli military,' the UN office said, breaking down the death toll into 859 killed near GHF sites and 514 along routes used by UN and aid agency convoys. Witkoff said he had spent more than five hours inside Gaza, in an online post accompanied by a photograph of himself wearing a protective vest and meeting staff at a GHF distribution centre. The visit intended to give Trump 'a clear understanding of the humanitarian situation and help craft a plan to deliver food and medical aid to the people of Gaza,' Witkoff said. Trump echoed this in a phone call with US news site Axios touting a plan to 'get people fed'. 'We want to help people. We want to help them live. We want to get people fed. It is something that should have happened long time ago,' Trump said according to Axios. 'Gunning them down' The US president did not say whether his plan would involve reinforcing GHF or a whole new mechanism, the report said. The GHF largely sidelined the longstanding UN-led aid distribution system in Gaza just as Israel in late May began easing a more than two-month aid blockade that exacerbated existing shortages. The foundation said it had delivered its 100-millionth meal in Gaza during the visit by Witkoff and US ambassador Mike Huckabee. Gaza's civil defence agency said 22 people were killed by Israeli gunfire and air strikes on Friday, including eight who were waiting to collect food aid. In its report on the GHF centres, Human Rights Watch accused the Israeli military of using starvation as a weapon of war. 'Israeli forces are not only deliberately starving Palestinian civilians, but they are now gunning them down almost every day as they desperately seek food for their families,' said HRW's associate crisis and conflict director, Belkis Wille. 'US-backed Israeli forces and private contractors have put in place a flawed, militarised aid distribution system that has turned aid distributions into regular bloodbaths.' The Israeli military said in response that the GHF worked independently, but that troops operated near aid sites 'to enable the orderly delivery of food' while trying to 'minimise... any friction between the civilian population' and its forces. The military accused Hamas of trying to prevent food distribution, and said it was conducting a review of reported deaths. Witkoff on Thursday held talks with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has vowed to destroy Hamas and rescue hostages seized in the Palestinian group's October 2023 attack that triggered the war. But Netanyahu is under mounting international pressure to end the bloodshed that has killed more than 60,000 Palestinians, according to Hamas-run Gaza's health ministry, and threatened many more with famine. Hostage video Following his discussions with Witkoff, Netanyahu met Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, who warned that 'the humanitarian disaster in Gaza is beyond imagination.' Wadephul urged Israel 'to provide humanitarian and medical aid to prevent mass starvation from becoming a reality'. In an investigative report published on Friday, British public broadcaster the BBC said it had gathered accounts from witnesses, medics and other sources of more than 160 children shot in the war, including 95 hit in the head or chest, some by Israeli forces. Responding in a statement to AFP, the Israeli military said any 'intentional harm to civilians, and especially to children, is strictly prohibited' by international law and the army's orders. Hamas's 2023 attack resulted in the deaths of 1,219 people, mostly civilians, according to a tally based on official figures. The retaliatory Israeli offensive has killed at least 60,249 Palestinians, most of them civilians, according to the Gaza health ministry. Media restrictions in Gaza and difficulties accessing many areas mean AFP cannot independently verify tolls and details provided by the civil defence and other parties. Of the 251 people taken hostage during the Hamas attack on southern Israel, 49 are still held in Gaza, including 27 declared dead by the Israeli military. After Witkoff's Gaza visit, the armed wing of Hamas released a short online video showing 24-year-old Israeli hostage Evyatar David, looking emaciated and weak in a narrow concrete tunnel. - AFP
