The Latest Breaking News from Palestine

UK will recognise Palestinian state in September unless Israel ends ‘appalling situation’ in Gaza

PM chairs emergency cabinet meeting to outline peace plan – including historic shift in UK policy on Palestine

The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2025

Keir Starmer commits to recognising Palestinian state after intense pressure

KEIR Starmer has bowed to pressure and has pledged to recognise the state of Palestine in September.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 29, 2025

Recognition of Palestine is 'worthless' without concrete action, expert says

RECOGNISING Palestine as state would “mean next to nothing” if it is not accompanied by concrete actions such as halting arms sales to Israel,…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 29, 2025

UK to recognise Palestinian statehood unless Israel agrees to ceasefire – here’s what that would mean

The UK will formally recognise the state of Palestine in September unless Israel acts to end the “appalling situation” in Gaza. After an emergency cabinet meeting, Downing Street released a statement saying the UK would recognise Palestine unless Israel committed to a long-term sustainable peace, allowed the UN to restart…

The Conversation · Jul 29, 2025

View from The Hill: Albanese wants international cover before Australia recognises Palestine as a state

Anthony Albanese will recall well when another Labor prime minister was feeling the heat over Palestinian status.

The Conversation · Jul 29, 2025

Voices: Why I’ve changed my mind about a state of Palestine

COMMENT: In his time as a foreign minister, Tobias Ellwood argued that recognising Palestine was a card that can only ever be played once, so it must be used wisely. Here, he explains how such a move could now destroy Hamas and pave the way for peace in the Middle…

The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2025

Regina Spektor tells pro-Palestine protesters at concert: ‘You’re just yelling at a Jew’

Spektor said her show was ‘not the place for that conversation’ after a man shouted ‘free Palestine’ during the performance

The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2025

Finally, Trump has made an important break with the Israeli government

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: After intense pressure from the international community, aid supplies to the people of Gaza have resumed. But it is the intervention by the US president, moved by images of malnourished children, that has proven decisive – and may yet pave the way to a lasting solution…

The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2025

Sydney mayor Clover Moore says pro-Palestine march across Harbour Bridge would be ‘powerful symbol’

NSW Labor MP Anthony D’Adam rejects premier’s claim march would cause chaos and says it should take place in ‘two to three weeks’

The Guardian - AU · Jul 28, 2025

Which EU countries recognise Palestine amid France's decision?

France is set to recognise the state of Palestine in September. Ten EU countries have already taken this step, with Sweden leading as the first member state to do so.

Euronews · Jul 28, 2025