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An Israeli army raid in April set off a near three-day gunbattle with Palestinian militants

It comes after Israeli PM’s comments appeared to contradict a ceasefire plan Joe Biden presented as Israeli-endorsed

Head of Palestinian delegation says support of statehood ‘should not be lip service’ as other countries prepare to formally recognise state

This is a moment of extreme crisis for Israel. Resorting to calling the ruling ‘antisemitic’, as Netanyahu did, won’t cut it

Reaction has been sharply divided since three European countries said they would officially recognise the state of Palestine, more than seven months into the devastating Gaza war. While Israel responded with fury, Palestinian authorities have hailed the move as historic – and urged France to follow suit.

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Norway, Ireland and Spain have all announced plans to recognise the state of Palestine on May 28. The move has drawn harsh criticism from Israel, which has withdrawn its ambassadors from the three countries.

Norway, Ireland, and Spain's recognition of a Palestinian state is welcomed by Hamas and the Palestinian Authority, signaling growing international support...

Out of 193 UN member states, 147 recognise the state of Palestine – as Britain, Australia and Canada take action