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If Britain recognises a Palestinian state, it will be a gesture. That doesn’t mean it is pointless | Simon McDonald
BySimon McDonald August 3, 2025

A two-state solution is the only solution. Starmer should be honest about this, and get on with the hard work it will requireSimon McDonald was the British ambassador to Israel from 2003 to 2006The idea that if you really, really believe something you …

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Sykes-Picot, the 109-Year-Old Pact That Looms Over French and British Moves to Recognize a Palestinian State
ByMark Landler August 3, 2025August 3, 2025

The Sykes-Picot Agreement was a secret treaty Britain and France signed more than a century ago. Many consider it to have seeded a legacy of strife in the Middle East.

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Morocco’s rule over Western Sahara is widely accepted | Letters
ByGuardian staff August 1, 2025

Along with a number of countries, the majority of the population in the Sahara welcomes Morocco’s sovereignty, writes Andrew M RosemarineMorocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara was recognised by Britain in our Treaty of Friendship of 1721, and is sup…

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Morocco’s rule over Western Sahara is widely accepted | Letters
ByGuardian staff August 1, 2025

Along with a number of countries, the majority of the population in the Sahara welcomes Morocco’s sovereignty, writes Andrew M RosemarineMorocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara was recognised by Britain in our Treaty of Friendship of 1721, and is sup…

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What Countries Recognize a Palestinian State: A Map
ByAshley Wu July 30, 2025

In the past week alone, three new countries have said they are ready to bestow recognition on a Palestinian state.

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What Countries Recognize a Palestinian State: A Map
ByAshley Wu July 30, 2025July 30, 2025

In the past week alone, three new countries have said they are ready to bestow recognition on a Palestinian state.

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France’s recognition of a Palestinian state won’t stop Israel’s onslaught | Hussein Agha and Robert Malley
ByHussein Agha and Robert Malley July 30, 2025

Netanyahu’s government will be emboldened by what amounts to a distraction. The priority must be ending the butchery in GazaAlmost two years into a conflict that has cost tens of thousands of lives, amid an Israeli military campaign and humanitarian bl…

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What Would Recognizing a Palestinian State Mean?
ByEphrat Livni July 29, 2025July 30, 2025

The announcements reflect deep frustrations with Israel’s conduct in Gaza and in the occupied West Bank, experts say.

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UK to recognise Palestinian statehood in September unless Israel agrees ceasefire and two-state solution, Starmer says – as it happened
ByAndrew Sparrow July 29, 2025July 29, 2025

UK also demands Hamas release all hostages, disarm, sign up to a ceasefire and accept that they will play no role in the government of Gaza. This live blog is closedUK to recognise state of Palestine in September unless Israel agrees ceasefireFamine un…

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Saudi Arabia and France to lead UN push for recognising Palestinian statehood
ByAndrew Roth in Washington July 28, 2025

Two countries open three-day conference at United Nations with goal as part of peaceful settlement to end war in GazaSaudi Arabia and France have opened a three-day conference at the United Nations with the goal of recognising Palestinian statehood as …

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