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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…

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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’

The Guardian - AU

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.

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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 Independent UK

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…

The National (Scotland)

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 - UK

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

The Guardian - AU

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.

Radio France Internationale

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.

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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

The Guardian - AU

Images of children starving in Gaza have shaken some world leaders out of inertia – but what will Labor do?

Anthony Albanese’s government enters its first full week of federal parliament under pressure from outside and inside its ranks

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The Guardian - AU

Victorian Labor party members to push for ‘immediate’ federal recognition of a Palestinian state

Exclusive: Labor Friends of Palestine to move three ‘urgency resolutions’ at weekend conference, but PM maintains no immediate plans for the move

The Guardian - UK

Edinburgh University could unadopt antisemitism definition after report into its colonial links

One of Britain’s oldest and most prestigious universities is reviewing whether to launch divestment drive and drop antisemitism definition

The National (Scotland)

Pressure grows for Keir Starmer as SNP threaten to force Palestine recognition vote

THE SNP has threatened to “force a vote” and bring forward legislation for the UK to recognise Palestinian statehood, in a bid to heap further…

Evening Standard

SNP threaten to force Palestine recognition vote as PM faces pressure over Gaza

The party said it would seek to table a ‘Palestine Recognition Bill’ in the Commons unless Sir Keir Starmer changed his position.

The Independent UK

SNP threaten to force Palestine recognition vote as Starmer faces pressure over Gaza

Sir Keir has faced mounting pressure after French President Emmanuel Macron announced France would formally recognise Palestine

The Guardian - US

Middle East: Israel starts airdrops with humanitarian aid in Gaza – as it happened

‘Airdrops will not reverse the deepening starvation,’ said UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini

Radio France Internationale

Why is France recognising Palestinian statehood and will it change anything?

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced he will officially recognise Palestinian statehood before the UN General Assembly in September. While the move has been denounced by Israel and the US and welcomed by Palestinians and Arab countries, the reaction in France has been mixed.

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