War cuts the heart out of humankind
In the apartment of my friends in Baghdad, Iraq, they tell me about how each of them had been impacted by the ugliness of the 2003 US-imposed illegal war on their country.
Asian news from Israel
Israel-Gaza war: Malaysia’s Anwar defends Hamas ties, says Islamist group sees him as ‘friend’ amid peace talks
“Is that an offence? Did I promote terrorism?” Anwar said at a Nikkei Forum in Tokyo on Thursday. “No. I appealed because I have an advantage. What is my advantage? I know them. And they consider me a friend. A duty as a friend is to convey what’s best.”
Ireland, Spain, Norway announce recognition of Palestinian state
DUBLIN/OSLO/MADRID (Reuters) -- Ireland, Spain and Norway announced on Wednesday that they would recognize a Palestinian state on May 28 and hoped other Western countries would follow suit, prompting an angry response from Israel, which recalled its ambassadors from the three capitals.
On 2-state solution, ask Israelis and Palestinians
With the announcement by Norway and Ireland that they have recognized Palestine as an independent state, and with Spain expected to follow suit by the end of May, it appears that international momentum for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is growing.
Mapping which countries recognise Palestine in 2024
The State of Palestine is recognised by 143 countries around the world. Norway, Spain and Ireland will join that list.
Norway, Ireland and Spain to recognize Palestinian statehood
Norway, Ireland and Spain will recognize an independent Palestinian state, the three countries' prime ministers said Wednesday, in the hope of bringing about a peaceful resolution to a conflict that has raged for more than 75 years.
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