DUBLIN: Ireland will move to recognize a Palestinian state in the coming weeks, Irish Foreign Minister Micheal Martin said Tuesday in Dublin. Martin said he will bring a formal proposal on recognition of a Palestinian state to the government when “wider international discussions” are complete. “Be in no doubt, recognition of a Palestinian state will … Read more
LONDON: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s opposition to a future sovereign Palestinian state is “disappointing,” British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s office said on Monday, reiterating British support for a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict. Netanyahu and US President Joe Biden have disagreed over the future creation of an independent Palestinian state, with Netanyahu saying … Read more
Belgian minister pledges country’s support for genocide case against Israel at ICJ RIYADH: A Belgian minister has pledged her country’s backing for the case filed by South Africa with the International Court of Justice (ICJ), seeking to stop Israel’s aggression in Gaza. Caroline Gennez, Belgium’s minister of development cooperation, announced on January 20 her pledge … Read more
GAZA STRIP: The United Nations said on Saturday the Gaza war was “staining humanity” on the eve of its 100th day as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu doubled down on vows to defeat Hamas. The devastating conflict has unleashed a humanitarian crisis in Gaza and fears of a regional escalation intensified after US and British … Read more