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Palestinian State

‘They have a lot of Land’ – Netanyahu Suggests Palestinian State in Saudi Arabia
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “The Saudis can create a Palestinian state in Saudi Arabia; they have a lot of land over there,” Netanyahu said. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has suggested that Saudi Arabia […]

‘Best Solution’ – Saudi Arabia Launches Global Alliance to Push for Palestinian State
“We commend the countries that have recently recognized Palestine, and we call on all nations to show courage and take the same step.” Saudi Arabia has announced the formation of an international alliance aimed at […]

No Diplomatic Relations with Israel without Palestinian State – Saudi Crown Prince
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Addressing the Shura Council, the Saudi Crown Prince strongly condemned Israel’s crimes against the Palestinian people. The Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said on Wednesday that his country will […]

‘Advance Peace Process’ – Japan To Consider Future Recognition of Palestinian State
Japan’s pitch to play its role in the Middle East comes amid a growing number of Western nations, including Spain and Norway, as well as Ireland, recognizing Palestine as an independent state. Japan will consider […]

‘Alarming Precedent’ – Israel Revokes Accreditation of Norwegian Diplomats Over Palestine Support
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israel has revoked the accreditation of eight Norwegian diplomats who have been dealing with the Palestinian Authority. A statement by the Foreign Ministry on Thursday said that the decision was […]

‘Existential Danger’ – Knesset Votes to Reject Establishment of Palestinian State
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “It is a Zionist affirmation of the ongoing policy of denial of the rights of our Palestinian people”. Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, has voted to pass a resolution rejecting the […]

‘Failed Moral Test’ – Australian Parliament Blocks Motion to Recognize Palestinian State
Australia’s senators made a fresh effort in the country’s parliament on Tuesday to recognize the Palestinian state but failed as the Labor-led government opposed the motion. The motion was moved in the Senate by lawmaker […]

‘Commitment to International Law’ – Armenia Recognizes Palestinian Statehood
“Following Armenia’s recognition of a Palestinian state, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Ambassador of Armenia to Israel for a harsh reprimand conversation.” The Republic of Armenia has announced its official recognition of a […]

‘Sends Hope to West Bank, Gaza’ – Slovenia Officially Recognizes Palestinian State
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Slovenia has become the latest European Union country to recognize a Palestinian state, following in the steps of Ireland, Spain and Norway. “Today’s recognition of Palestine as a sovereign and […]

‘Message of Peace’ – Slovenian Government Recognizes Palestinian State, Needs Parliament’s Approval
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “Today the government has decided to recognize Palestine as an independent and sovereign state.” Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob has announced that his government approved a decision to recognize an […]

Spain Recognizes Palestine: Bold Move or Symbolic Gesture?
By John McAulay While the Israeli government lashes back at Spain for recognizing the State of Palestine, activists argue that the gesture is far from enough. Something seems off in the Historic Building of the […]

‘Historical Justice’ – Norway, Spain, Ireland Officially Recognize Palestine
By Palestine Chronicle Staff On Tuesday, Norway, Ireland and Spain officially recognized the State of Palestine and established full diplomatic relations with it. Before the Spanish government approved a decree officially recognizing the State […]

‘Services Prohibited’ – Israel Cuts Spanish Consulate in Jerusalem’s Ties with West Bank Palestinians
By Palestine Chronicle Staff On Wednesday, the governments of Ireland, Norway and Spain announced their formal recognition of Palestine as a state, a decision that will take effect from May 28. Israeli Foreign Minister […]

‘We Recognize the State of Palestine’ – Ireland, Norway and Spain’s Official Announcement
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “I’m confident that further countries will join us in taking this important step in the coming weeks. This is a historic and important day for Ireland and for Palestine.” The […]

‘Before the End of the Month’ – Ireland to Recognize Palestinian State
Ireland is set to recognize the state of Palestine by the end of May, according to Foreign Minister Micheal Martin. However, a specific date has not been announced. Michael Martin, who also serves as Ireland’s […]

EU States to Consider Joint Recognition of Palestine – Reports
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Ireland, Spain, Slovenia and Malta have reportedly intensified contacts with a view to jointly recognizing Palestinian statehood on that day. Several European Union member states are considering to jointly recognize […]

‘Eager for Progress’ – Spain, Ireland Discuss Recognizing a Palestinian State
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “Formal recognition of Palestine is important as part of an acknowledgment that a two state solution is the way to bring about peace and stability in the region.” The Spanish […]

Commitment to Peace – Jamaica Officially Recognizes State of Palestine
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Jamaica joins the ranks of approximately 140 UN member states and 11 Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries that have recognized the State of Palestine. Jamaica decided on Tuesday to officially recognize […]

‘Very Firm Will’ – Spain to Recognize State of Palestine before July
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares reiterated on Thursday his country’s commitment to “recognize the state of Palestine before July”. Albares confirmed in a statement Spain’s intention to recognize Palestine […]

Netanyahu Declares Israel’s Vision in Occupied Palestine – ‘From the River to the Sea’
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Netanyahu ruled out any chances for a post-war peace process, rejecting a sovereign Palestinian state on any part of historic Palestine. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated his rejection to […]

Why Borrell, Others are Now Calling for a Palestinian State – ANALYSIS
By Palestine Chronicle Editors Suddenly, the two-state solution is returning to the political discourse on Palestine and Israel, this time with a degree of urgency. For years, the issue, that of a Palestinian state, or […]

Creation of a Palestinian State is ‘Historically Inevitable’ – Russian FM Lavrov
The creation of a Palestinian state is historically inevitable, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in an interview with RT on Wednesday. “The creation of a Palestinian state is historically inevitable,” Lavrov stated, noting that […]

PLO Official Welcomes Arrival of Saudi Ambassador in Palestine
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Last August, Saudi Ambassador to Jordan, al-Sudairi, expanded his credentials to include a non-resident envoy to the Palestinians. Hussein al-Sheikh, Secretary General of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation […]

Lavrov Says US is Preventing Establishment of Palestinian State
The United States is doing everything it can to prevent the establishment of a Palestinian state, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly. Lavrov added that full […]

‘End Illegal Occupation’: Australian Senator Tells Government Time to Recognize Palestine
Australian Senator Lidia Thorpe condemned “the violent occupation of Palestine, the brutality of the colonial power that is Israel, and their state-sanctioned murder of the Palestinians.” Australian Senator Lidia Thorpe has called on the Australian […]

BRICS Summit Calls for Establishment of Independent Palestinian State
The BRICS summit conference, held on Thursday in the South African capital of Pretoria, has called for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital, the official Palestinian news agency […]

Netanyahu Praises Palestinian Authority: ‘It Does the Job for Us’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu commented on the future of the Palestinian Authority, expressing concern over the weakening positions of its 87-year-old president, Mahmoud Abbas, Israeli media reported on Monday. According to the Israeli state-owned […]

A Prize for Palestine: Zacharova Mocks Nuland over Nobel Prize Comments
By Palestine Chronicle Staff He who establishes an independent Palestinian state deserves a Nobel Peace Prize, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on her Telegram Channel on Friday. Zakharova’s comments were a response […]

Illegality Should Lead to Consequences: A Conversation Palestinian Ambassador Husam Zomlot
By Palestine Deep Dive Palestinian ambassador Husam Zomlot, head of the Palestinian Mission to the United Kingdom, has reminded the British government of its responsibility to immediately recognize the State of Palestine in an interview […]

Netanyahu: ‘Palestinians Can Get Autonomy without Sovereignty’
Israeli Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that Palestinians can get autonomy without sovereignty, The Middle East Monitor reported. Speaking to the US radio network National Public Radio on Thursday, Netanyahu proposed restricted autonomy for […]