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Slovenia follows Norway, Ireland and Spain in recognising Palestine as a state

Jun 5, 2024 | qantara.de | Kristin Helberg |Hans Dembowski |Aref Hajjaj |Karim Gawhary

Slovenia has joined the list of European nations that recognise Palestinian statehood. Slovenia's main legislative chamber, the National Assembly, voted in support of the move in a unanimous 52-0 vote on 4 June, STA news agency reported. The centre-right opposition boycotted the vote. Earlier in the day, the opposition had tabled a motion for a national referendum on the recognition of Palestine. It was then withdrawn, before a second motion was rejected by parliament.
Middle East debate in Germany: Germany has an understanding of Israel's security raison d'état that wreaking considerable damage on our country, our international reputation and what is possible for our society | Qantara.de

Apr 22, 2024 | qantara.de | Stefan Buchen |Charlotte Wiedemann |Aref Hajjaj |William Glucroft

Middle East debate in Germany · 23.04.2024 With its fossilised premise of "raison d'etat" Germany is damaging itself. It is time for change – for constructive partnership in a concerted effort to overcome the Israeli-Palestinian catastrophe https://qantara.de/en/node/43830 Print The German translation of "The Hundred Years' War on Palestine" will be published soon.
West Bank Palestinians increasingly at risk from attacks by far-right Israeli settlers

Apr 17, 2024 | qantara.de | Aref Hajjaj |Karim Gawhary |Andrea Backhaus

The United Nations human rights office on Tuesday called on Israel to halt its support of attacks by settlers in the occupied West Bank, which has seen an uptick of raids by Israel since the Hamas-led Oct. 7 attack. The call came a day after Israeli settlers shot dead two Palestinians in the West Bank on Monday, after Israeli forces killed a Palestinian teenager during a military raid.
Israel meanwhile still planning controversial Rafah offensive

Apr 9, 2024 | qantara.de | Karim Gawhary |Aref Hajjaj |Karim El-Gawhary |Karim el-Gawhary

Hamas said on Tuesday it was considering a new truce framework proposed during the latest talks in Cairo, as Palestinians returning to their homes in southern Gaza confronted the extent of destruction left after Israeli troops' withdrawal. Six months into the bloodiest Gaza war, Qatari, Egyptian and U.S. mediators have proposed another temporary ceasefire, according to a Hamas source.
100 Israelis still held by Hamas following October 7 attacks

Apr 8, 2024 | qantara.de | Aref Hajjaj |Karim El-Gawhary |Karim el-Gawhary |Karim Gawhary

Six months after the October 7 attacks, former hostages and relatives of the remaining abductees have commemorated the fate of those held hostage by Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Some 50,000 people showed up for the Jerusalem rally calling for the hostages to be brought home, according to the organisation of family members behind the march.
Christian leaders appeal for an end to the fighting between Israel and Hamas

Mar 28, 2024 | qantara.de | Tania Krämer |Karim Gawhary |Aref Hajjaj

In their Easter message, the church leaders in Jerusalem have called for an "immediate and lasting ceasefire" in the Gaza war. The message published on Wednesday spoke of the "intense suffering that surrounds us here in the Holy Land". They condemned "all violent acts in the current devastating war, especially those directed against innocent civilians".