palestinian statehood

Gaza witnessed a historic moment as Palestinians engaged in their first local elections in over two decades, marking a tentative step toward reconciling the fragmented political landscape between Gaza and the West Bank. Though hampered by Israeli-imposed restrictions, officials creatively utilised whatever materials they could muster to ensure the elections went ahead.

US opposes UN resolution for palestinian statehood, emphasizing two-state solution through direct Israel-Palestinian talks. Security Council members differ on Palestinian Authority criteria. Hamas's Gaza influence impacts statehood bid. US funding to UN jeopardized.

Critics say this is exactly what America and Israel want: a more vulnerable Muslim "street" that is easy to manipulate

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's support for a Palestinian state, linking it to rising antisemitism following a deadly shooting in Sydney. Netanyahu asserted that calls for palestinian statehood "pour fuel on the antisemitic fire," a stance he has consistently maintained amid the Gaza war and international pressure for a two-state solution.

On April 19, the US vetoed a Security Resolution unilaterally recognizing palestinian statehood. State department deputy spokesperson Vedant Patel said at the time that the Palestinians do not meet the criteria for statehood and that the Palestinian authority needed to undergo significant reform. Israel and the US insist that palestinian statehood must come from direct peace negotiations.

Infuriated over Palestinian leaders' drive for statehood, the US on Friday warned them that they cannot achieve it by passing of a resolution at the United Nations.

Israel’s oldest allies in Europe are shifting course. France & Britain, who birthed the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, now lead Western nations to pledge recognition of palestinian statehood – isolating US

US vetoed UN resolution for Palestine's UN membership. 12 in favor, US opposed. Palestine suggested as 194th UN member. Security Council, General Assembly involved. Emphasis on statehood. Patel's statement. 140 countries recognize Palestine. Second Palestinian attempt amidst Gaza conflict.

Israel told four European countries on Monday that their plan to work toward recognition of a Palestinian state constituted a "prize for terrorism" that would reduce the chances of a negotiated resolution to the conflict between the neighbours. Spain said that, in the name of Middle East peace, it had agreed with Ireland, Malta and Slovenia to take first steps toward recognising statehood.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to oppose international efforts to recognize a Palestinian state, asserting it would endanger Israel's existence and reward terrorism. Several countries, including France, the UK, Canada, and Australia, are preparing to announce recognition of palestinian statehood at the UN.

As Palestinians make a vigorous push for statehood, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today expressed India's "steadfast" support for their struggle for a sovereign, independent and united state of Palestine.

President Trump has expressed concerns that Canada's support for palestinian statehood could impede ongoing trade negotiations between the two countries. This follows Prime Minister Carney's announcement that Canada will formally recognize Palestine at the UN, contingent on key reforms like holding elections and demilitarization.

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly rejected the creation of a Palestinian state, defying pressure from his far-right coalition partners. This strong stance comes amid ongoing UN Security Council negotiations on a draft resolution that suggests a path toward Palestinian independence and self-determination, following a US-backed peace plan for Gaza.

France, the UK, and Canada's support for a Palestinian state highlights growing international frustration with Israel, particularly regarding Gaza. Despite this symbolic backing and increasing isolation for Israel, a viable Palestinian state faces significant obstacles. These include a lack of unified leadership, Israeli settlement expansion, and Prime Minister Netanyahu's staunch opposition, making the prospect of statehood more distant than ever.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced Australia's plan to recognize a Palestinian state at the upcoming United Nations General Assembly in September, driven by Cabinet pressure and concerns over the Gaza situation. This decision follows commitments from the Palestinian Authority regarding demilitarization, elections, and the exclusion of Hamas from governance.