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Australia set to recognize Palestinian state with conditions that could ‘isolate Hamas once and for all’

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Beyond recognition: the challenges of creating a new Palestinian state are so formidable, is it even possible?

Australia will recognise a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly meeting in September, joining the United Kingdom, Canada and France in taking the historic step.

The Conversation

Australia to recognise Palestine state next month at the United Nations

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced Australia will recognise Palestine as a state at the United Nations leaders’ week in late September.

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Palestinian foreign minister demands action to end Israel’s Gaza genocide

Varsen Aghabekian Shahin says international community must take concrete steps to end Israeli impunity for abuses.

Al Jazeera

UK to send more aid for Gaza amid Israel takeover plans

Many countries have condemned Israeli plans to escalate the conflict by taking over Gaza City

The Independent UK

UK announces more aid for Gaza as Israel proposes expansion of conflict

The £8.5 million will be delivered through the UN’s Office for the Co-ordination of Humanitarian Affairs.

Evening Standard

Former Israeli PM says Netanyahu’s plans to takeover Gaza would be ‘historic disaster’

In an interview with Independent Arabia, Ehud Olmert says the continuation of the war is ‘illegitimate’ and warned that a widespread international boycott of Israel is coming

The Independent UK

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Trump And Netanyahu Phone Call 'Devolved Into Shouting' Over Gaza Humanitarian Situation: Report

Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly had a phone call that "devolved into shouting" over the humanitarian situation in Gaza, according to a new report

Latin Times

Inside Israel’s plan to seize full military control of Gaza

Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan was pushed through early Friday morning after a tense 10-hour marathon tense meeting, where the Israeli PM faced fierce resistance from his own chief of staff Eyal Zamir

The Independent UK

Grattan on Friday: Anthony Albanese marches cautiously towards Palestinian recognition

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has been putting it succinctly, declaring it’s a question of when, not if, Australia recognises Palestine as a state.

The Conversation

Activists arrested as students strike for Palestine

Pro-Palestine protesters have been arrested as students took to the streets and blocked a major city intersection to highlight the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

AAP

US State Department sanctions Palestinian Authority for ‘undermining peace’

The Trump administration has accused the PA of seeking to ‘internationalise’ its conflict with Israel in court.

Al Jazeera

Trump threatens Canada on trade deal after Carney moves to recognise Palestine

Trump says recognising Palestine statehood ‘rewards Hamas’ and US deal with Canada would now be ‘very hard’

The Guardian - UK

France welcomes Canada’s plan to recognise Palestinian state at UN

France has welcomed Canada’s announcement that it will recognise a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in September – and says it will continue working to persuade other countries to do the same.

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The Independent UK

Out of despair has sprung some unexpected hope for Gaza

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: In the wake of Britain’s move towards a historic recognition of a state of Palestine, three Middle Eastern powers have united to call for Hamas to disarm and leave the territory, in order to facilitate a ceasefire. It is now for the United States to welcome…

The Guardian - UK

Advocates of a two-state solution realise time to act is now

Battle lines between moderate and extremist visions for future of Gaza and West Bank have become much clearer

Euronews

EU and Arab League reaffirm support for two-state solution, urge Hamas to disarm

The European Union and Arab League expressed support for a seven-page document agreed at the United Nations conference, which calls for a two-state solution and the end of Hamas' rule.

The Conversation

With the UK and France moving toward recognising Palestine, will Australia now follow suit?

One of the smallest and most exclusive clubs in the world belongs to states. The US Department of State puts the number of independent recognised states at 197, while others count 200.

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International Business Times

Qatar, Saudi, Egypt Join Call For Hamas To Disarm, Give Up Gaza Rule

Arab countries including Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Egypt joined calls Tuesday for Hamas to disarm and end its rule of Gaza, in a bid to end the devastating war in the Palestinian territory.

The Independent UK

What does recognising Palestine as a state actually mean?

IN FOCUS: Starmer said he made the move ‘in the face of the growing horror in the Middle East’ after Israel failed to meet demands, including agreeing to a ceasefire in Gaza. But what does that mean in practice? Tara Cobham and Bryony Gooch explain

International Business Times

Israeli Settlers Attack West Bank Christian Village

Israeli settlers attacked the Palestinian Christian village of Taybeh in the occupied West Bank overnight, torching cars and spray-painting threatening graffiti, a witness and the Palestinian Authority said Monday.

Euronews

Macron's Palestine recognition: Does it matter?

Observers point out that by recognising Palestine, French President Emmanuel Macron hopes to pressure his European allies, including the United Kingdom, Germany and Italy, to take a stance and revive the long-defunct two-state solution.

Euronews

Future Palestinian state a place for women and respect for law, claims foreign minister

Palestinian Foreign Minister Varsen Shahin said any future Palestinian state will be pluralistic, with respect for any deal on a two-state solution for Israel and adherence to international law. She said the Palestinian Authority is on a path to root out corruption, which she admitted "takes time".

The Guardian - UK

Recognised Palestinian state could develop disputed gas resources, expert says

The Palestinian Authority’s ability to use the Gaza Marine field could leave them less dependent on aid

Euronews

Future Palestinian state a place for women and respect for law, claims foreign minister

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