The U.N. General Assembly backs the Palestinians' membership bid

Ireland, Norway and Spain Join International Push to Recognize a Palestinian State

Ireland, Norway and Spain , Join International Push to , Recognize a Palestinian State. Spain, Ireland and Norway have all said they would officially recognize a Palestinian state on May 28, amid international concern over the ongoing war in Gaza. Associated Press reports that the decision may generate momentum for other EU countries to recognize a Palestinian state. Seven members of the 27-nation European alliance have already officially recognized a Palestinian state. 140 of the about 190 countries in the United Nations have also already recognized a Palestinian state. International pressure on Israel has been growing as the offensive in Gaza has now stretched into its eighth month. . This recognition is not against anyone, it is not against the Israeli people. It is an act in favor of peace, justice and moral consistency, Pedro Sánchez, Spanish Prime Minister, via The Associated Press. On May 11, the U.N. General Assembly voted to grant new "rights and priveleges" to Palestine, a sign of growing support for a potential vote on full membership. On May 11, the U.N. General Assembly voted to grant new "rights and priveleges" to Palestine, a sign of growing support for a potential vote on full membership. We used to think that recognition would come at the end of a process. Now we have realized that recognition should come as an impetus, as a strengthening of a process, Espen Barth Eide, Norwegian Foreign Minister, via The Associated Press. We used to think that recognition would come at the end of a process. Now we have realized that recognition should come as an impetus, as a strengthening of a process, Espen Barth Eide, Norwegian Foreign Minister, via The Associated Press. AP reports that while dozens of countries have recognized a Palestinian state, all of the major Western powers have yet to do so. . AP reports that while dozens of countries have recognized a Palestinian state, all of the major Western powers have yet to do so. . In response to the news, Israel recalled its ambassadors from Ireland, Norway and Spain, while rejecting any attempt to legitimize the Palestinians internationally. . In response to the news, Israel recalled its ambassadors from Ireland, Norway and Spain, while rejecting any attempt to legitimize the Palestinians internationally.

‘Shame on You’: Israeli Envoy Shreds UN Charter Supporting Palestine | Watch video

Israeli Ambassador Gilad Erdan made a dramatic statement at the United Nations General Assembly by tearing up the UN Charter in protest just before the assembly passed a resolution supporting full membership for Palestine. The resolution, which received overwhelming support with 143 votes in favour, asked the Security Council to grant full membership to Palestine, currently holding observer status at the UN. Twenty-five countries abstained from the vote, while nine, including the United States and Israel, voted against it. Erdan criticised the resolution as a "clear violation" of the UN Charter and accused it of circumventing the US veto in the Security Council. He described his actions as a symbolic reflection of the assembly's disregard for the principles outlined in the UN Charter. #IsraeliEnvoyShredsUNCharter #UNCharterShred #Israel #Palestine #UN #UNGA #SecurityCouncil #Resolution #FullMembership #IsraeliEnvoy #GiladErdan #ShameOnYou #Conflict #MiddleEast #Diplomacy #InternationalRelations #PeaceEfforts ~HT.99~PR.152~ED.155~

India's Big Blow to Israel? Why India Voted in Palestine's Favour at UN General Assembly | Watch

India's U.N. vote supports Palestine's full membership, drawing fire from Israel. UAE introduces the resolution at UNGA, with 143 votes in favor. Palestine gains the right to speak and participate in U.N. meetings. Israel's ambassador tears up the U.N. Charter in protest, likening the move to admitting "modern-day Nazis." India's move may strain its historically strong ties with Israel. #India #IndiaIsrael #IndiaUN #PalestineUN #PalestineIndia #HamasIsrael #Palestine #IsraelHamas #IsraelGaza #UNnews #Worldnews #Warnews #Oneinda #Oneindianews ~HT.99~PR.152~ED.155~GR.125~

What's happening in Gaza is unconscionable, says Irish PM Harris

Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris answered Euronews' questions in an exclusive interview, discussing the Israel-Hamas conflict and offering justification for Ireland's decision to recognise Palestine as a state.

Arab, European FM's to meet on developing 'comprehensive plan' for peace for Israelis, Palestinians

Yemen's Houthis Shoot Down U.S MQ-9 Reaper Drone Moment After Raisi's Death

A spokesperson for the Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF) announced that the country's air defence units successfully shot down an American MQ-9 Reaper drone while it was conducting hostile activities over the central province of Bayda. Yahya Saree, in a televised statement on Tuesday, revealed that the unmanned aerial vehicle was targeted with a locally made surface-to-air missile. He added that footage of the shootdown would be released later. According to Saree, this marks the fifth aircraft that Yemeni air defences have downed since the beginning of operations supporting Palestinians in Gaza amid Israel's aggressive campaign. #Yemen #EbrahimRaisiDeath#DroneStrike #MQ9Reaper #BaydaProvince #YemeniDefences #USDrone #AerialWarfare #MiddleEastConflict #YemenNews #MilitaryAction #AirDefense #ProPalestine #Geopolitics #DefenseNews #ConflictZone ~HT.97~PR.152~ED.194~

'Countries recognizing Palestine must tell Israel how this will make it more secure'

Spain, Ireland seen tipping balance of bloc towards Palestine recognition

EU countries have signalled mixed responses to recognising Palestinian state.

How pro-Palestinians in Spain view Madrid's recognition of Palestine?

Spain set to recognise the Palestinian State yet protesters at Madrid's Complutense University, camping for over 16 days, view Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's announcement as insufficient, vowing to continue their action until ties with Israel are cut.

Israel Retaliates After Ireland, Norway, and Spain Recognize Palestine as a State | Israel-Palestine

Ireland, Norway, and Spain have made significant diplomatic moves amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza, announcing their formal recognition of Palestine as a state. This decision has prompted swift reactions from Israel, which has recalled its ambassadors from Ireland and Norway in response. Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz delivered a firm warning to Ireland and Norway, emphasising Israel's stance on sovereignty and security. He also cautioned Spain against following suit, indicating potential repercussions for similar actions. #IsraelPalestineConflict #Norway #Ireland #Spain #PalestineRecognition #DiplomaticTensions #MiddleEastPeace #InternationalRelations #Israel #Palestine #Diplomacy #WarInGaza #Recognition #GlobalPolitics #TwoStateSolution #ForeignRelations #IsraelRetaliation #Statehood ~HT.97~PR.152~ED.155~

Russian Plan to Eliminate Zelensky? Putin's Ally Calls Ukrainian Leader ‘Legitimate Military Target’

Dmitry Medvedev, Russia's Security Council deputy chairman, declared Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky a "legitimate military target," citing him as a "war criminal." This statement comes amid ongoing conflict and past assassination attempts on Zelensky. Ukraine's SBU recently thwarted plots involving security officials conspiring with Russia. Medvedev's aggressive rhetoric heightens concerns about Russia targeting Ukrainian leadership. #Zelensky #VolodymyrZelensky #Russia #Medvedev #Putin #Ukrainianleader #ZelenskyAssassinate #Zelenskynews #Ukrainews #RussiaUkrainewar #Worldnews #Warnews #latestnews #news ~PR.320~ED.101~

Gaza war: Indian working with UN killed as vehicle comes under attack in Rafah | Oneindia

An Indian UN worker lost his life in Gaza after a targeted attack on a UN vehicle in Rafah, marking the first international casualty in the Israel-Hamas conflict. The incident highlights the risks faced by humanitarian workers in conflict zones. UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the attack, emphasising the need to protect humanitarian workers. Indian UN representative Ruchira Kamboj condemned civilian casualties and emphasised adherence to international law. The attack follows the UN's backing of Palestinian membership bid, with 143 countries, including India, voting for recognition, prompting a call for reconsideration by the Security Council after a US veto last month. #GazaWar #UNWorkerKilled #RafahAttack #UNVehicleAttack #UNSecurity #IsraelGazaWar #UN #DSSWorker #ConflictZone #HumanitarianSafety ~PR.152~ED.155~GR.124~HT.96~