Israel became the first country to formally recognise the self-declared Republic of Somaliland, triggering backlash from nations in the Horn of Africa. “I announced today the official recognition of the Republic of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state,” Netanyahu said.(via REUTERS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the recognition had been extended “in the…
LONDON — The U.K., Australia and Canada confirmed Sunday that they are formally recognizing a Palestinian state despite vociferous opposition from the U.S. and Israel. The coordinated initiative from the Commonwealth nations and longtime allies of Israel, announced on the eve of the annual U.N. General Assembly gathering, reflects growing outrage at Israel’s conduct of the war…
The United Kingdom will formally recognise the State of Palestine on Sunday, according to multiple British media reports. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to make the announcement ahead of the UN General Assembly’s high-level week, marking a major shift in UK foreign policy. Starmer had previously stated that recognition would depend on Israel’s…
LONDON — The leaders of Britain, France and Germany demanded Israel allow unrestricted aid into Gaza to end a “humanitarian catastrophe,” after French President Emmanuel Macron announced that his country will become the first major Western power to recognize a Palestinian state. The joint statement, issued after a call between Macron, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and…
The conference was intended to discuss the future of the Gaza Strip after the Israel-Hamas War concludes, and to prepare for the gradual recognition of a Palestinian state. French President Emmanuel Macron is no longer expected to attend the upcoming UN conference on the recognition of a Palestinian state, sources said on Tuesday. Macron encountered…