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US-built pier for Gaza humanitarian aid to be removed from coast for repairs

The US-built temporary pier taking humanitarian aid to the coast of Gaza will be to be repaired after getting damaged in rough seas and weather, the Pentagon said Tuesday. The pier will be pulled out and sent to the southern Israeli city of Ashdod, where US Central Command will repair…

France 24

Norway, Spain and Ireland have recognised a Palestinian state – what’s stopping NZ?

Norway, Spain and Ireland will formally recognise the state of Palestine today (May 28). While 143 of the 193 United Nations member states already recognise Palestine, this is a significant moment – and leaves New Zealand in an even smaller group of countries yet to follow suit.

The Conversation

Norway, Spain, Ireland To Recognize Palestinian State

Norway, Spain, and Ireland recognize Palestine, sparking tensions with Israel. EU nations discuss two-state solution and call for peace in Gaza.

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Norway hands over papers for diplomatic recognition to the Palestinian prime minister

Norway has handed over papers to the Palestinian prime minister in the latest step toward recognizing a Palestinian state

The Independent UK

What’s behind Norway’s recognition of Palestinian statehood?

Norway’s leaders say recognising Palestine is a first step in the push towards a two-state solution.

Al Jazeera

Norway Struggles To Keep Ultra-rich Tempted By Exile

You can check out -- but you still have to pay! To pay a wealth tax which can exceed their yearly income, entrepreneurs often need to take out dividends, hampering their company's capacity to invest.

International Business Times

3 EU nations recognize Palestinian state

Israel issues warning after Norway, Ireland, and Spain announced their "landmark" decision

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Opinion split after three European countries recognise Palestinian state

Reaction has been sharply divided since three European countries said they would officially recognise the state of Palestine, more than seven months into the devastating Gaza war. While Israel responded with fury, Palestinian authorities have hailed the move as historic – and urged France to follow suit.

Radio France Internationale

Norway sued over deep-sea mining plans

WWF-Norway says the government has breached the law ‘without adequately assessing the consequences’

The Guardian - UK

Why is Israel angry some EU countries are recognising Palestine?

Israel has responded with sound and fury to Norway’s, Ireland’s and Spain’s decision.

Al Jazeera

Norway further tightens its restrictions on the entry of Russians

Norway says it will further tighten its restrictions on the entry of people from Russia, saying those with tourist visas issued by Norway before regulations were tightened in 2022 or issued by another European country will be barred from entering the Scandinavian country as of next week

The Independent UK

Israel-Gaza war: All EU donors have now resumed support for Unrwa, says foreign affairs chief – as it happened

Josep Borrell describes the aid agency as ‘an indispensable lifeline in Gaza and the region’

The Guardian - AU

'Countries recognising Palestine must tell Israel how this will make it more secure'

The announcement by Ireland, Spain and Norway of the recognition of a Palestinian state is perceived as a major blow in Israel. Nomi Bar-Yaacov, an associate fellow of the International Security Programme at Chatham House and international negotiator, tells FRANCE 24's Mark Owen that the key missing element from the…

France 24

Israel Considers Diplomatic Steps Against Countries Recognizing Palestinian State

Israel contemplates diplomatic actions against Norway, Ireland, and Spain for recognizing a Palestinian state.

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The Guardian - US

US ‘concerned’ by Israel’s isolation, Biden national security adviser says

Jake Sullivan appears critical of decision by Spain, Ireland and Norway to formally recognise Palestinian state next week

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Wout van Aert expects Tour of Norway to be 'a hard race for my current shape'

Belgian to race Tour de France 'only in the very best case' while Olympics are still on the radar

Radio France Internationale

EU foreign affairs chief Borrell calls for unified line on Israel and Palestine

European Union foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell on Wednesday urged the 27-member bloc to find common ground after Spain and Ireland joined Norway in announcing they would recognise Palestinian statehood.

The Conversation

Norway, Ireland, Spain recognise Palestinian statehood: what this means for Middle East peace – expert Q&A

Norway, Ireland and Spain have all announced plans to recognise the state of Palestine on May 28. The move has drawn harsh criticism from Israel, which has withdrawn its ambassadors from the three countries.

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Norway, Ireland, Spain To Recognise Palestinian State

Norway, Ireland and Spain announced on Wednesday they will recognise a Palestinian state from next week, highlighting the deep split over the issue within the EU as the Israel-Hamas war rages.

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White House Pushes Back On Unilateral Recognition Of Palestinian State

White House responds to Ireland, Spain, and Norway's plans to recognize a Palestinian state, emphasizing negotiation and a two-state solution.

Al Jazeera

Mapping which countries recognise Palestine in 2024

The State of Palestine is recognised by 146 countries around the world with Norway, Spain and Ireland joining the list.

The Independent UK

How significant is Spain, Ireland and Norway recognising the state of Palestine?

Some 140 of the about 190 countries represented in the UN General Assembly have already recognised a Palestinian state

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Norway, Ireland and Spain to recognize Palestinian state

Spanish PM says possibility of two-state solution should not be destroyed by force. Plus, Russia begins nuclear weapon drills

The Conversation

As international support for an independent Palestine grows, here’s what Israelis and Palestinians now think of the two-state solution

With the announcement by Norway and Ireland that they have recognised Palestine as an independent state, and Spain expected to follow suit by the end of May, it appears that international momentum for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is growing.

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World Leaders React To Recognition Of Palestinian State By EU Nations

World leaders react to Ireland, Spain, and Norway recognizing Palestinian state. Senator Coons emphasizes support for Israel and two-state solution.

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