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Voices: Why has it been so difficult for Britain to recognise the state of Palestine?

COMMENT: In the decades since the 1917 Balfour Declaration, the UK has broadly supported official recognition of a state of Palestine. So why has it taken more than a century for a government to sign up to it, asks Donald Macintyre

The Independent UK

UK will recognise Palestinian state in September unless Israel ends ‘appalling situation’ in Gaza

PM chairs emergency cabinet meeting to outline peace plan – including historic shift in UK policy on Palestine

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer commits to recognising Palestinian state after intense pressure

KEIR Starmer has bowed to pressure and has pledged to recognise the state of Palestine in September.

The National (Scotland)

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Recognition of Palestine is 'worthless' without concrete action, expert says

RECOGNISING Palestine as state would “mean next to nothing” if it is not accompanied by concrete actions such as halting arms sales to Israel,…

The National (Scotland)

Jewish father attacked by mob at Italian service station

Man said chants began when a cashier shouted ‘Free Palestine’ after noticing he and his son were wearing kippahs

The Guardian - UK

Starmer convenes Cabinet for urgent meeting on Gaza

It comes as the Prime Minister faces renewed pressure to recognise Palestine as a state.

The Independent UK

The UK could soon recognise the state of Palestine. What does that really mean?

France was the first G7 country and member of the UN Security Council to commit to formally recognising the state of Palestine

The Independent UK

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Trump hits out at Starmer over taxes and says North Sea oil is ‘treasure chest’ for UK

US president heaped praise on the Labour prime minister during their meeting and even gave him the green light to recognise Palestine, although he did advise cutting taxes and immigration to beat Nigel Farage at the next election

The Independent UK

UK to recognise Palestinian statehood unless Israel agrees to ceasefire – here’s what that would mean

The UK will formally recognise the state of Palestine in September unless Israel acts to end the “appalling situation” in Gaza. After an emergency cabinet meeting, Downing Street released a statement saying the UK would recognise Palestine unless Israel committed to a long-term sustainable peace, allowed the UN to restart…

The Conversation

View from The Hill: Albanese wants international cover before Australia recognises Palestine as a state

Anthony Albanese will recall well when another Labor prime minister was feeling the heat over Palestinian status.

The Conversation

Voices: Why I’ve changed my mind about a state of Palestine

COMMENT: In his time as a foreign minister, Tobias Ellwood argued that recognising Palestine was a card that can only ever be played once, so it must be used wisely. Here, he explains how such a move could now destroy Hamas and pave the way for peace in the Middle…

The Independent UK

Regina Spektor tells pro-Palestine protesters at concert: ‘You’re just yelling at a Jew’

Spektor said her show was ‘not the place for that conversation’ after a man shouted ‘free Palestine’ during the performance

The Independent UK

Finally, Trump has made an important break with the Israeli government

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: After intense pressure from the international community, aid supplies to the people of Gaza have resumed. But it is the intervention by the US president, moved by images of malnourished children, that has proven decisive – and may yet pave the way to a lasting solution…

The Independent UK

Sydney mayor Clover Moore says pro-Palestine march across Harbour Bridge would be ‘powerful symbol’

NSW Labor MP Anthony D’Adam rejects premier’s claim march would cause chaos and says it should take place in ‘two to three weeks’

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Which EU countries recognise Palestine amid France's decision?

France is set to recognise the state of Palestine in September. Ten EU countries have already taken this step, with Sweden leading as the first member state to do so.

The Independent UK

Trump gives Starmer green light to recognise Palestinian state

‘I don’t mind him taking a position’ says president after talks at Turnberry golf resort in Scotland

The National (Scotland)

More than 250 MPs call on Keir Starmer to recognise state of Palestine

MORE than 250 MPs have now called on Keir Starmer and David Lammy to recognise Palestine as a state.

The National (Scotland)

Labour minister squirms after grilling on recognising Palestinian state

A Labour minister dodged questions on when the UK will recognise a Palestinian state as the Government comes under increasing pressure to follow…

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The Guardian - UK

Starmer defends investment in wind turbines after Trump wrongly claims it is ‘most expensive form of energy’ – as it happened

UK PM meets US president at his golf course in Turnberry, Scotland, where they discuss energy, Gaza and trade

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Pro-Palestine march pushback; Australia’s ‘one shot’ at clean energy; and the AFL’s most sought-after signature

Sydney-based Palestine Action Group announced it wanted to walk across the bridge to the US consulate this Sunday

Radio France Internationale

UN gathers to advance two-state solution to Israel-Palestine conflict

Fired by France's imminent recognition of Palestinian statehood, UN members begin a two-day conference Monday in New York to breathe life into the push for a two-state solution. However, neither Israel nor the US are expected to attend.

AAP

PM stares down internal push for Palestine recognition

The prime minister is facing growing pressure to recognise a Palestinian state as prominent figures within Labor's ranks issue a clarion call to action.

The Guardian - AU

The time for Australia to recognise the state of Palestine is right now

So many countries have lost patience and are unable to stay silent – most recently France. This is the moment for us to take a similar stand

The Guardian - AU

Sanction Israel and recognise Palestine: here are the steps Australia should take next on Gaza

The time has come for the Albanese government to do more than just issue statements decrying breaches of international law

The Independent UK

Starmer must take a strong line with Trump to relieve the suffering in Gaza

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The prime minister has developed an unexpectedly strong relationship with the American president – he must now persuade Donald Trump to use his influence over Israel

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