Palestinian State Archives

Here’s the latest: More UN members recognize Palestinian statehood as conditions worsen in Gaza

About 80 percent of the member states in the United Nations General Assembly, so far, have recognized the Palestinian state as Israel continues its war in Gaza and settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank. Here’s what else you need to know: Nations that recognize Palestine: France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Malta and Monaco announced recognition of …

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Egypt Independent September 23, 2025

Global reactions pour in as UK, Australia and Canada recognise Palestinian state

Global reactions pour in as UK, Australia and Canada recognise Palestinian state Submitted by Dalia Anis on Mon, 09/22/2025 –

Middle East Eye September 22, 2025

Netanyahu: ‘Calls for a Palestinian state threaten our existence’

Netanyahu: ‘Calls for a Palestinian state threaten our existence’ Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed that calls for Palestinian statehood threatens

Middle East Eye September 21, 2025

UK deputy PM says recognition of Palestinian state part of broader process

The UK’s deputy prime minister said today that recognizing a Palestinian state would not bring one into existence “overnight”, stressing that recognition must be part of a broader peace process. “Any step to recognize it is because we wish to keep alive the prospects of a two-state solution,” David Lammy told Sky News, while acknowledging …

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Egypt Independent September 21, 2025

Portugal will also recognize a Palestinian state on Sunday

Portugal also says it will recognize a Palestinian state Sunday, joining a host of other Western countries making the same move. The foreign ministry confirmed Friday it would make an announcement later today. Portugal’s Foreign Minister, Paulo Rangel, had already said during a visit to the UK this week that the country would do so, …

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Egypt Independent September 21, 2025

Egypt welcomes Belgium’s plan to recognize Palestinian State at UN

Egypt welcomed Belgium’s announcement of its intention to recognize the State of Palestine during the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, calling it a historic step that supports Palestinian rights and the people’s right to self-determination. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Expatriates said the move supports the establishment …

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Egypt Independent September 3, 2025

The hill where the idea of a Palestinian state may die

Jabal al-Baba, West Bank — Atop a Palestinian village overlooking Jerusalem, Atallah Mazara’a ruminates about his long-held dream. His Bedouin village of Jabal al-Baba sits near the geographical center of the occupied West Bank, balanced between the north and south of what a future Palestinian state would be made up of. But with each passing …

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Egypt Independent August 26, 2025