PARIS, France (AFP) — French politicians bickered on Sunday over whether it is appropriate to hoist Palestinian flags outside town halls on the eve of the country’s planned recognition of a State of Palestine.
Ahead of the landmark…
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Sir Keir Starmer has announced the UK’s recognition of a Palestinian state, in what represents a significant change in government policy.
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The United Kingdom now formally recognises a Palestinian state, the Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said in a video statement on social media.
Ahead of the announcement, Canada became the first G7 nation to make the same move, followed by…
Canada became the first G7 nation to recognise a Palestinian state, with Prime Minister Mark Carney saying on Sunday the country “offers our partnership in building the promise of a peaceful future”.
Australia and the UK quickly followed with…
Paul AdamsDiplomatic Correspondent BBCEarlier this month, a Palestinian diplomat, called Husam Zomlot, was invited to a discussion at the Chatham House think tank in London.
Belgium had just joined the UK, France and other countries in promising…
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