Recognition

Egypt welcomes Belgium’s plan to recognize Palestinian State at UN

Egypt welcomed Belgium’s announcement of its intention to recognize the State of Palestine during the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, calling it a historic step that supports Palestinian rights and the people’s right to self-determination. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Expatriates said the move supports the establishment …

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Egypt Independent September 3, 2025

France and UK’s recognition ploy on Palestine is too little, too late

France and UK’s recognition ploy on Palestine is too little, too late In recent weeks, the depressing European political discourse

Middle East Eye August 22, 2025

Israel launches diplomatic attacks on its Western allies ahead of Palestinian statehood recognition

In an escalating international dispute, Israel launched a series of diplomatic attacks against several of its Western allies as they prepare to recognize a Palestinian state next month. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sent two strongly worded letters to the leaders of France and Australia, accusing both men of fueling antisemitism with their decision to recognize …

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Egypt Independent August 21, 2025

Egypt welcomes Canada and Malta’s intention to recognize a Palestinian state

Egypt has welcomed the announcement by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Maltese Prime Minister Robert Abela of their countries’ intention to recognize a Palestinian state. In a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Egypt affirmed that this accelerating international momentum toward recognizing a Palestinian state is a historic step. It contributes to the …

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Egypt Independent August 2, 2025

Recognition of a Palestinian state should not be a pawn in a diplomatic game

Recognition of a Palestinian state should not be a pawn in a diplomatic game Submitted by Chris Doyle on Thu,

Middle East Eye August 1, 2025

Portugal joins states considering recognition of Palestinian state in September

Portugal joins states considering recognition of Palestinian state in September Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 07/31/2025 – 14:29 Lisbon

Middle East Eye August 1, 2025

Exclusive: UK considered Palestine recognition in 2014 if Israel built settlements now being planned

Exclusive: UK considered Palestine recognition in 2014 if Israel built settlements now being planned Submitted by Imran Mulla on Tue,

Middle East Eye May 14, 2025

The Taliban senses an opening as it pushes for diplomatic recognition in talks with Trump administration

CNN — In the two months since Donald Trump became president, the Taliban has ratcheted up its efforts to ingratiate itself with the Trump administration, appearing to sense an opening to re-establish official ties and a presence in the US, according to people familiar with the American conversations with the group, which is still designated …

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Egypt Independent April 6, 2025

Spain, Norway and Ireland’s recognition of a Palestinian state is likely to have little impact on Israel

CNN — Europe has struggled over the Middle East for a very long time. The decision by Ireland, Spain and Norway to recognize a Palestinian state tells us more about the domestic politics of those countries than anything else. Obviously, the decision of three European nations to take this step is newsworthy and will have repercussions diplomatically, perhaps putting …

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Egypt Independent May 23, 2024

At least 4 European countries to announce recognition of the State of Palestine on May 21

Several European countries are considering recognizing the “State of Palestine” in the coming days, Joseph Borrell, High Representative of the European Union (EU) for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, said on Friday. The talks between officials from Ireland, Spain, Slovenia and Malta have intensified recently, with the aim of the countries jointly recognizing the Palestinian …

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Egypt Independent May 11, 2024