Latest news with #Palestinian state
LBCI
8 hours ago
- Politics
- LBCI
Germany says Israel 'increasingly in the minority' on Palestinian issue
Germany's foreign minister said Thursday that Israel was increasingly isolated diplomatically over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the push by some countries to recognise a Palestinian state. Johann Wadephul said in a statement before heading to Israel that the recent U.N. conference on a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict -- boycotted by the U.S. and Israel -- showed that "Israel is finding itself increasingly in the minority." AFP
Yahoo
9 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Trump threatens trade deal over Canada's Palestine stance
July 31 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump late Wednesday threatened the potential of a trade deal between the United States and Canada, after Ottawa said it would recognize a Palestinian state. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney made the announcement earlier Wednesday, stating it would officially make the mostly symbolic move in September at the United Nations General Assembly. Trump took to his Truth Social late Wednesday to deride the announcement. "Wow!" he said in the statement. "That will make it very hard for us to make a Trade Deal with them." Canada and the United States have been in an escalating trade war since Trump came into office in January, and repeatedly slapped tariffs on the United States closest ally and one of its most significant trading partners, with an additional 35% tariff set to go into effect Friday unless a deal is struck first. Carney, whose Liberal Party won the federal election in late April while riding an anti-Trump sentiment, has since sought to lessen Ottawa's dependency on Washington, while referring to Trump's stance toward his northern neighbor as a "betrayal." The two countries have been in trade negotiations since late June, after Carney shelved the Digital Services Tax, with expectations of having a deal finished by July 21. During the press conference Wednesday when he announced the decision to recognize a Palestinian state, Carney said they were still working to reach a deal with the United States. "Negotiations will continue until we do," he said, adding that his top trade officials will remain in Washington "in pursuit of that goal." Trump has staunchly objected to a Palestinian state and has been an ally to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his war against Hamas in Gaza. The American president's warning came as his so-called Liberation Day tariffs were set to go into effect for countries that have yet to make a deal with the United States. Britain, the European Union and South Korea are among some of the countries that were successful in carving out deals with the American president ahead of Friday. Trump has already imposed a 25% tariff on all Canadian imports not subject to the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement, as well as a 10% tariff on energy products, a 25% tariff on all cars and trucks built north of the border and a 50% tariff on aluminum and steel imports. Canada has responded with a slew of retaliatory tariffs, while specific provinces have banned alcohol from the United States. Several countries have come forward to recognize a Palestinian state as the war has dragged on and the death toll has continued to climb. Spain, Norway and Ireland formally recognized Palestinian statehood in late May, with France announcing it would recognize a Palestinian state late last week. And Britain has recently said it will recognize a Palestinian state if a cease-fire doesn't come into effect soon. The war began Oct. 7, 2023, when Hamas attacked Israel, killing 1,200 people and taking 251 others hostage. Since then, Israel has devastated Gaza, killing some 60,000 people. Solve the daily Crossword
Washington Post
11 hours ago
- Politics
- Washington Post
Trump puts trade deal in doubt after Canada backs Palestinian state
President Donald Trump said early Thursday it would be 'very hard' to reach a trade deal with Canada after the country said it planned to recognize a Palestinian state — throwing talks with Ottawa into question one day before higher U.S. tariffs are set to come into force. 'Wow! Canada has just announced that it is backing statehood for Palestine. That will make it very hard for us to make a Trade Deal with them,' Trump wrote just after midnight Thursday on Truth Social.
Al Arabiya
11 hours ago
- Politics
- Al Arabiya
Germany says Israel ‘increasingly in the minority' on Palestinian issue
Germany's foreign minister said Thursday that Israel was increasingly isolated diplomatically over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the push by some countries to recognize a Palestinian state. Johann Wadephul said in a statement before heading to Israel that the recent UN conference on a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict -- boycotted by the US and Israel -- showed that 'Israel is finding itself increasingly in the minority.' Germany is one of Israel's staunchest diplomatic allies but Wadephul noted that 'in view of the open threats of annexation by some in the Israeli government, a growing number of European countries are ready to recognize a state of Palestine without previous negotiations.' Last week more than 70 Israeli lawmakers, including some in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing coalition, passed a motion urging the government to impose sovereignty over the occupied West Bank. Wadephul repeated Berlin's position that 'the recognition of a Palestinian state should come at the end of the process' of negotiations. He did however sharpen his tone slightly by insisting that 'this process must begin now' and that 'Germany will also be forced to react to unilateral moves.' Wadephul is expected to meet his Israeli counterpart Gideon Saar and President Isaac Herzog, as well as Netanyahu. He will also travel to the West Bank to meet Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas.
Arab News
11 hours ago
- Politics
- Arab News
Germany says Israel ‘increasingly in the minority' on Palestinian issue
BERLIN: Germany's foreign minister said Thursday that Israel was increasingly isolated diplomatically over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the push by some countries to recognize a Palestinian Wadephul said in a statement before heading to Israel that the recent UN conference on a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict — boycotted by the US and Israel — showed that 'Israel is finding itself increasingly in the minority.'Germany is one of Israel's staunchest diplomatic allies but Wadephul noted that 'in view of the open threats of annexation by some in the Israeli government, a growing number of European countries are ready to recognize a state of Palestine without previous negotiations.'Last week more than 70 Israeli lawmakers, including some in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing coalition, passed a motion urging the government to impose sovereignty over the occupied West repeated Berlin's position that 'the recognition of a Palestinian state should come at the end of the process' of did however sharpen his tone slightly by insisting that 'this process must begin now' and that 'Germany will also be forced to react to unilateral moves.'Wadephul is expected to meet his Israeli counterpart Gideon Saar and President Isaac Herzog, as well as will also travel to the West Bank to meet Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas.
