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Festival axes German orchestra over concerns about Israeli conductor
ByPhilip Oltermann European culture editor September 11, 2025

Belgian organisers are accused of ‘naked antisemitism’ after cancelling performance by Lahav ShaniA Belgian classical music festival has axed a leading German orchestra from its programme over concerns about its Israeli conductor, drawing accusations o…

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Belgium to Recognize Palestinian State, Joining Pressure on Israel
ByJeanna Smialek September 2, 2025

The recognition was conditioned on the release of hostages by Hamas. It comes after similar moves by other countries as they try to push Israel to end the war in Gaza.

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Belgium to Recognize Palestinian State, Joining Pressure on Israel
ByJeanna Smialek September 2, 2025September 3, 2025

The recognition was conditioned on the release of hostages by Hamas. It comes after similar moves by other countries as they try to push Israel to end the war in Gaza.

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Belgium to recognise Palestinian state at UN and sanction Israel – as it happened
ByYohannes Lowe September 2, 2025September 2, 2025

Foreign minister says move is not aimed at Israeli people but ‘ensuring their government respects international and humanitarian law’. This live blog is closedAt least 63,633 Palestinian people have been killed and 160,914 others injured in Israeli att…

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Britain must take the lead and recognise Palestine now | Letter
ByGuardian staff June 16, 2025

Eluned Morgan, Andy Burnham, Emily Thornberry and Andy Slaughter say Labour should not equivocate on a two-state solution that would ensure a peaceful future for Palestinians and Israelis alikeOur government should recognise the state of Palestine alon…

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