How Gaza exasperation pushed three Israel allies towards recognising Palestinian state

Now even Israel’s most blind defenders are admitting the truth of what the state they support so fiercely is doing in Gaza

Something is shifting. International pressure on Israel has reached a new peak as images of starving Palestinian children shock the conscience of even its longtime supporters. France declared plans to recognise a Palestinian state in September.

Palestinian state backed by Western allies as Gaza war rages

Gaza Strip: Plans announced by France, the United Kingdom and Canada to recognise a Palestinian state won’t bring one about anytime soon, though they could further isolate Israel and strengthen the Palestinians’ negotiating position over the long term. The problem for the Palestinians is that there may not be a long term. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejects Palestinian statehood and has vowed to maintain open-ended control over ann…

How Gaza exasperation pushed three Israel allies towards recognizing Palestinian state

OTTAWA, Canada/PARIS, France/LONDON, England – When Spain, Ireland, and Norway announced in May 2024 that they would recognize a Palestinian state, Israel’s closer allies dismissed the move as unhelpful to solving the crisis in Gaza. While France, Britain, and Canada stressed their support for establishing two states with recognized borders as the long-term solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict, they were wary of being seen to reward Hamas…

Ready to recognise Palestinian state: Finnish president

HELSINKI: Finland’s President Alexander Stubb has said he is ready to approve a recognition of a Palestinian state if the government moves forward with such a proposal, after many countries, including France and Canada, pledged to recognise the state alongside the 80th UN General Assembly in September. “The decisions by France, the United Kingdom and Canada reinforce the trend towards recognising Palestine as part of efforts to breathe new life …

How Gaza exasperation pushed three Israel allies towards recognising Palestinian state

When Spain, Ireland and Norway announced in May 2024 that they would recognise a Palestinian state, Israel's closer allies dismissed the move as unhelpful to solving the crisis in Gaza.

How Gaza Exasperation Pushed Three Israel Allies Towards Recognising ...