Israel condemns Keir Starmer over plan to recognise Palestine

The Times July 30 Sir Keir Starmer has announced that Britain will join France in formally recognising a Palestinian state in September, unless Israel takes action to end the “appalling” situation in Gaza. The announcement was met with criticism by Israel. Binyamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, said that the decision “rewards Hamas’s monstrous terrorismContinue reading “Israel condemns Keir Starmer over plan to recognise Palestine”

Starmer rejects calls for Palestinian statehood as Trump flies to the UK

The Standard, July 26 2025 Event Sir Keir Starmer has rejected calls from MPs to immediately recognise a Palestinian state, as US President Donald Trump arrived in the UK amid the continued desperate situation in Gaza. Some 221 MPs have signed a letter urging the British Government to recognise the state of Palestine at a meeting of the UN next week.Continue reading “Starmer rejects calls for Palestinian statehood as Trump flies to the UK”

Around the Israel-Iran war 2025

Trump’s Yemen Ceasefire Leaves Israel Alone Against The Houthis At the beginning of May, mere hours after Israel retaliated against a Houthi missile strike on Tel Aviv airport with airstrikes in Yemen, President Donald Trump announced a surprise ceasefire with the group, halting a two-month American air campaign. Israel took a direct hit from aContinue reading “Around the Israel-Iran war 2025”

Joe Biden wants a ceasefire deal more than anything

With only months left in office Joe Biden wants a ceasefire deal more than anything. He wants it to secure his legacy (something all presidents and world leaders want when they leave office). He does not want to leave office with failed peace talks and a major war in the Middle East raging. The troubleContinue reading “Joe Biden wants a ceasefire deal more than anything”

Netanyahu rejects international pressure for Palestinian state

Reuters, February 16, 2024 Event Israel will not be pressured into accepting a Palestinian state, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday, following a Washington Post report that Israel’s main ally the United States was moving plans to establish a Palestinian state. “Israel categorically rejects international dictates regarding a permanent settlement with the Palestinians,” saidContinue reading “Netanyahu rejects international pressure for Palestinian state”

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