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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.

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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.

Radio France Internationale

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 Independent 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

The Guardian - UK

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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.

Euronews

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.

The Conversation

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.

International Business Times

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

The Independent UK

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.

International Business Times

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".

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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

The Independent UK

Voices: Why any ceasefire in Gaza will not hold

COMMENT: Plans for the future of Gaza are riddled with contradictions and paradoxes, says Alon Pinkas, and peace there ultimately depends on the will of one man

Al Jazeera

Top court revives lawsuits against Palestinian authorities from US victims

Supreme Court has revived lawsuits against Palestinian authorities from Americans killed or wounded in Middle East.

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The Independent UK

Supreme Court revives lawsuits against Palestinian authorities from US victims of terrorism attacks

The Supreme Court has revived long-running lawsuits against Palestinian authorities from Americans killed or wounded in terrorism attacks in the Middle East

Radio France Internationale

Israel's war and settlements a strategy to block Palestinian state: legal expert

In the past 20 months, more than 55,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Gaza Strip and nearly 950 in the occupied West Bank. International law specialist Monique Chemillier-Gendreau says Israel’s retaliation for the 7 October 2023 Hamas attacks is part of a wider plan to prevent the creation of…

Al Jazeera

Israel’s Smotrich could paralyse Palestinian economy by ending bank waiver

Israeli finance minister ends waiver that Palestinian banks rely on to operate after Western sanctions announced.

Al Jazeera

Israeli forces raid foreign exchange shops in occupied West Bank; one dead

Palestinian groups slam the raids targeting exchanges in several cities in a widespread operation in the territory.

The Conversation

IDF firing ‘warning shots’ near diplomats sets an unacceptable precedent in international relations

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) appears to have “crossed the Rubicon” in the West Bank town of Jenin, when it opened fire in the vicinity of a group of visiting diplomats on May 21 – in flagrant violation of international law. The group of diplomats representing 31 countries – including…

The National (Scotland)

UK to answer 'at The Hague' if it fails to stop arms sales to Israel, PM told

Keir Starmer has been warned he may be the prime minister “to see Britain answer at The Hague” for being “complicit in war crimes” in Gaza

Evening Standard

PM warned the UK risks The Hague over Gaza if arms sales to Israel do not end

Independent MP Shockat Adam asked if the UK will admit ethnic cleansing in Gaza and end all military cooperation with Israel.

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