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Donald Trump has said Sir Keir Starmer’s plan to recognise Palestine is rewarding Hamas

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The crisis in Gaza has grown impossible to ignore: images of starving children and decimated neighbourhoods have shaken the world. Against this backdrop, pressure is piling on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to make a historic shift — formally recognising Palestine as a state. So why hasn’t it happened yet? And…

Australia is considering the timing of recognising a Palestinian state, as other nations commit to formal acknowledgement at the United Nations.

The announcement this week by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on the recognition of a Palestininian state has been welcomed by many who want to see a ceasefire in Gaza and lasting peace in the region.

Amid reports of Palestinian starvation, a majority of the Democratic Caucus—but no Republicans—voted to block U.S. weapons shipments to Israel.

Palestine recognition punishment.

Trump envoy Steve Witkoff is set to enter Gaza along with U.S. ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee to analyze the humanitarian situation in the enclave

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Rather than sniping from the sidelines, the US president should engage more usefully with efforts to bring about permanent safety, stability and prosperity for all sides in the Middle East