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US pressures nations to boycott UN conference on Palestine

The United States is exerting significant diplomatic pressure on foreign governments to avoid attending a United Nations conference on Palestine, co-sponsored by France and Saudi Arabia. A leaked US diplomatic cable, obtained by Reuters, reveals Washington's efforts to derail the event, which is......

Britain sanctions Israeli far-right ministers over Gaza comments

On June 10, Britain, along with allies including Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Norway, imposed sanctions on two Israeli far-right ministers, Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich. The UK's foreign ministry cited their "repeated incitements of violence against Palestinian communities"......

Artists Abandon Spain's Sonar Festival in Support of Palestinians

Dozens of artists have withdrawn from next week's Sonar electronic music festival in Spain, protesting the financial connections between its parent company and real estate investments in the Israeli-occupied Palestinian territories. In an open letter shared on social media, more than 60 artists—including......

France and the UK consider formal recognition of Palestinian state at upcoming UN summit

The United States has reportedly issued private warnings to the United Kingdom and France, urging them not to move forward with unilaterally recognizing the Palestinian state at an upcoming UN summit, according to an exclusive report by Middle East Eye. The conference, which will be co-hosted by France......

Spain's Prime Minister calls for Israel's exclusion from Eurovision

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has voiced a strong stance advocating for Israel's exclusion from the Eurovision Song Contest, citing solidarity with the Palestinian people amidst ongoing conflict. His remarks, made during an event in Madrid, reflect his criticism of Israel's actions......

Spain's RTVE defies Eurovision's political ban with pro-Palestine message

Spain’s public broadcaster RTVE made headlines on Saturday by defying Eurovision Song Contest organizers to air a poignant message supporting Palestinians. This bold move came despite explicit warnings from the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) to refrain from any references to the ongoing Gaza......

Spain's call for action on humanitarian crisis in Gaza

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has urged for increased international pressure to halt what he describes as Israel's "massacre in Gaza." Speaking at an Arab League summit in Baghdad, Sanchez emphasized the urgent need for a United Nations resolution aimed at securing humanitarian aid......

Palestinians commemorate 77 years since Nakba amid ongoing turmoil

Palestinians mark 77 years since the Nakba amid ongoing displacement and Israeli aggression. As they reflect on the mass displacement that occurred during the establishment of Israel in 1948, the current situation in Gaza underscores a renewed wave of destruction and forced evacuations. Recent Israeli......

Hussein Al-Cheikh appointed vice president of Palestine

The Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) has approved the appointment of Hussein Al-Cheikh as the new Vice President of the organization and the State of Palestine. This decision follows a proposal by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, in accordance with the directives......

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