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"Nothing Justifies War In Gaza": France Recognises Palestine At UN Event
France recognised Palestine as an independent state and, along with Saudi Arabia at a United Nations conference led by the two countries, called on Israel to end the war in Gaza immediately.
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After UK And Canada, Australia To Recognise Palestinian State In September
Australia will formally recognise a Palestinian state at the United Nations summit in September, breaking with its close ally the US as concern mounts over Israel's plans for a military campaign in parts of the Gaza Strip.
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How Many Countries Recognise Palestine As A State?
Several tallies are circulating regarding the countries that recognise the State of Palestine. Here is a recap of how AFP came to its own count, identifying at least 142 states among the 193 United Nations members.
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What Does France's Recognition Of Palestine Mean For Middle East's Future
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced he will recognise Palestinian statehood, drawing angry rebukes from Israel and United States and opening the door for other major nations to potentially like Britain and Canada to perhaps follow suit.
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Pro-Palestine Democrats Welcome Biden's Exit But Side-Eye Kamala Harris
Though there are only a handful of them among thousands of delegates, the "Uncommitted Movement" delegates at the Democratic National Convention are among the most vocal. They plan to voice their discontent with the war in Gaza at the convention.
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World Court Orders Israel To "Immediately Halt" Military Offensive In Gaza
Judges at the top United Nations court ordered Israel on Friday to halt its military assault on the southern Gaza city of Rafah, in a landmark emergency ruling on South Africa's case accusing Israel of genocide.
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Watch: Angry Israel Envoy Shreds UN Charter After Palestine Membership Vote
In a strong display of outrage, Israeli Ambassador Gilad Erdan shredded the UN charter at the United Nations General Assembly just before it passed a resolution supporting full membership of Palestine.
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At UN, India Votes In Favour Of Palestine's Bid To Become Full Member
India on Friday voted in favour of a draft UN General Assembly resolution that said Palestine is qualified and should be admitted as full member of the United Nations and recommended that the Security Council "reconsider" the matter "favourably".
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Hope Palestine's Application For UN Membership Will Be Reconsidered, Endorsed: India
India has voiced hope that Palestine's bid to become a full member of the United Nations, which was blocked by the US last month, will be reconsidered and its endeavour to become a member of the world organisation will get endorsed.
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UN Agency Says Israeli Soldiers "Fired" At Aid Convoy Returning From Gaza
The United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees said Friday an aid convoy came under fire by the Israeli military in the Gaza Strip, without causing any casualties.
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Netanyahu Tells Putin He's Displeased With Russia's "Anti-Israel" Stance
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday and voiced displeasure with "anti-Israel positions" taken by Moscow's envoys at the United Nations, an Israeli statement said.
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UN Flags Fly At Half-Mast In Memory Of Staff Killed In Gaza War
Flags flew at half-mast at United Nations compounds across Asia on Monday, as staff observed a minute's silence in memory of colleagues killed in Gaza during the Israel-Hamas conflict.
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UN Security Council's Closed-Door Session On Middle East Situation Today
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) will hold a closed-door session on the Middle East situation at 3 pm (US local time) on Sunday, according to the website of the UN.
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UN "Deeply Concerned" At Escalation In Israeli-Palestinian Violence
The United Nations rights office said Tuesday it was "deeply concerned" over the escalation of violence in the occupied Palestinian territories, east Jerusalem and Israel.
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India, Over 100 Nations Vote At UN Against Donald Trump's Decision On Jerusalem
More than 100 countries including India defied US President Donald Trump on Thursday and voted in favour of a United Nations General Assembly resolution calling for the United States to drop its recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
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"Nothing Justifies War In Gaza": France Recognises Palestine At UN Event
France recognised Palestine as an independent state and, along with Saudi Arabia at a United Nations conference led by the two countries, called on Israel to end the war in Gaza immediately.
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After UK And Canada, Australia To Recognise Palestinian State In September
Australia will formally recognise a Palestinian state at the United Nations summit in September, breaking with its close ally the US as concern mounts over Israel's plans for a military campaign in parts of the Gaza Strip.
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How Many Countries Recognise Palestine As A State?
Several tallies are circulating regarding the countries that recognise the State of Palestine. Here is a recap of how AFP came to its own count, identifying at least 142 states among the 193 United Nations members.
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What Does France's Recognition Of Palestine Mean For Middle East's Future
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced he will recognise Palestinian statehood, drawing angry rebukes from Israel and United States and opening the door for other major nations to potentially like Britain and Canada to perhaps follow suit.
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Pro-Palestine Democrats Welcome Biden's Exit But Side-Eye Kamala Harris
Though there are only a handful of them among thousands of delegates, the "Uncommitted Movement" delegates at the Democratic National Convention are among the most vocal. They plan to voice their discontent with the war in Gaza at the convention.
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World Court Orders Israel To "Immediately Halt" Military Offensive In Gaza
Judges at the top United Nations court ordered Israel on Friday to halt its military assault on the southern Gaza city of Rafah, in a landmark emergency ruling on South Africa's case accusing Israel of genocide.
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Watch: Angry Israel Envoy Shreds UN Charter After Palestine Membership Vote
In a strong display of outrage, Israeli Ambassador Gilad Erdan shredded the UN charter at the United Nations General Assembly just before it passed a resolution supporting full membership of Palestine.
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At UN, India Votes In Favour Of Palestine's Bid To Become Full Member
India on Friday voted in favour of a draft UN General Assembly resolution that said Palestine is qualified and should be admitted as full member of the United Nations and recommended that the Security Council "reconsider" the matter "favourably".
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Hope Palestine's Application For UN Membership Will Be Reconsidered, Endorsed: India
India has voiced hope that Palestine's bid to become a full member of the United Nations, which was blocked by the US last month, will be reconsidered and its endeavour to become a member of the world organisation will get endorsed.
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UN Agency Says Israeli Soldiers "Fired" At Aid Convoy Returning From Gaza
The United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees said Friday an aid convoy came under fire by the Israeli military in the Gaza Strip, without causing any casualties.
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Netanyahu Tells Putin He's Displeased With Russia's "Anti-Israel" Stance
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday and voiced displeasure with "anti-Israel positions" taken by Moscow's envoys at the United Nations, an Israeli statement said.
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UN Flags Fly At Half-Mast In Memory Of Staff Killed In Gaza War
Flags flew at half-mast at United Nations compounds across Asia on Monday, as staff observed a minute's silence in memory of colleagues killed in Gaza during the Israel-Hamas conflict.
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UN Security Council's Closed-Door Session On Middle East Situation Today
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) will hold a closed-door session on the Middle East situation at 3 pm (US local time) on Sunday, according to the website of the UN.
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UN "Deeply Concerned" At Escalation In Israeli-Palestinian Violence
The United Nations rights office said Tuesday it was "deeply concerned" over the escalation of violence in the occupied Palestinian territories, east Jerusalem and Israel.
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India, Over 100 Nations Vote At UN Against Donald Trump's Decision On Jerusalem
More than 100 countries including India defied US President Donald Trump on Thursday and voted in favour of a United Nations General Assembly resolution calling for the United States to drop its recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
