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Burnham Signals Potential Labour Pivot on Gaza Policy
politics4 days ago

Burnham Signals Potential Labour Pivot on Gaza Policy

Andy Burnham apologizes for Labour’s Gaza stance and says the party didn’t get it right, pledging to press Israel and keep a two‑state solution alive. With a leadership question looming, observers see the remarks as an attempt to placate voters and set the stage for a possible policy shift if he becomes prime minister, though analysts warn any real change depends on concrete policy actions like ceasefire, arms controls, and accountability for Israel.

via Al Jazeera|
#gaza#israel#labour-party
Burnham commits to a tougher Labour Gaza stance after apologizing for early missteps
politics5 days ago

Burnham commits to a tougher Labour Gaza stance after apologizing for early missteps

Andy Burnham apologized for Labour's initial response to Israel's Gaza war, saying Labour did not get it right and must do better under his leadership. He condemned Hamas and antisemitic attacks, noted Labour later called for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire, and urged stronger measures—sanctions on illegal settlements, tighter arms controls, and pressure on Israel to respect international law—to keep a two-state solution viable. He also praised some Labour policies while calling for a clearer, more robust approach.

via BBC|
#andy-burnham#gaza-war#israel-palestine-conflict
politics8 days ago

Jeffries Navigates Israel Divide with a Listening-first Strategy

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries is taking a cautious, hands-off approach to Israel policy, convening long caucus forums that let members air their views rather than imposing a leadership position ahead of a contentious vote on aid to Israel. He says he’ll offer more concrete guidance after the Massie amendment reaches a vote, which has been delayed by GOP dysfunction; he signaled support for a two-state solution and referenced an opposing statement from J Street to inform his caucus. The strategy could serve as a model for managing a divided caucus if he becomes speaker, and the piece also notes related Capitol updates on Speaker Johnson’s SAVE Act and open seats on tax-writing panels.

via Politico|
#congress#democrats#israel
EU’s Kallas insists on dialogue as Israeli FM vows to sever ties over apartheid remark
world26 days ago

EU’s Kallas insists on dialogue as Israeli FM vows to sever ties over apartheid remark

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas responded to Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar’s threat to sever contact over reports she compared Israel to apartheid, saying she values dialogue and that the EU remains committed to a two-state solution; Sa’ar demanded a denial if the remarks were false. The piece provides political context on EU-Israel relations and notes the ongoing Gaza conflict and UN support for two states.

via Euronews.com|
#apartheid#eu-diplomacy#gideon-saar
Civil society urges G7 to act on Gaza ahead of Évian summit
world1 month ago

Civil society urges G7 to act on Gaza ahead of Évian summit

Palestinian and Israeli civil-society groups meeting in Paris urged G7 leaders at the Évian summit to take concrete action on Gaza, including a ceasefire, Hamas disarmament, humanitarian access and reconstruction, and to integrate peace efforts into one program, warning that the window for a two-state solution is narrowing and calling for diplomacy led by civil society with proper funding and Palestinian elections to stabilize the region.

via The Guardian|
#civil-society#g7#gaza
West Warns Settlement Push Threatens Two-State Path and International Law
world1 month ago

West Warns Settlement Push Threatens Two-State Path and International Law

A coalition of Western leaders from Canada, Australia, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway and Britain issued a joint statement opposing Israel’s settlement expansion in the West Bank, warning that projects like the E1 plan would split Judea and Samaria and violate international law, and calling for halting construction, investigating alleged settler violence and security-forces abuses, respecting the Hashemite custodianship of Al‑Aqsa and the status quo, and lifting Palestinian financial restrictions as part of their support for a two-state solution. The statement also noted potential legal consequences for leaders involved in settlement activities and referenced Bezalel Smotrich’s announced Bedouin-outpost demolition tied to E1.

via Israel National News|
#international-law#jerusalem#settlements
World Leaders Urge End to West Bank Settlement Expansion and Recommit to Two-State Peace
world1 month ago

World Leaders Urge End to West Bank Settlement Expansion and Recommit to Two-State Peace

A joint statement by leaders from the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Norway and the Netherlands condemns the deterioration in the West Bank, denounces settlement expansion as a breach of international law (notably the E1 plan), calls for accountability for settler violence and a lifting of Palestinian Authority financial restrictions, and reiterates commitment to a negotiated two-state solution with secure, recognized borders and status quo protections for Jerusalem.

via GOV.UK|
#international-law#palestinian-economy#settlements
EU ramps up Palestinian peace push following Orbán’s EU defeat
world2 months ago

EU ramps up Palestinian peace push following Orbán’s EU defeat

The European Union hosts a Brussels-based Palestinian peace conference to bolster its influence in the Middle East and press for progress toward a two-state solution, with EU officials like Kaja Kallas and Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa leading discussions within the Global Alliance for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution; momentum is described as rising following Viktor Orbán’s defeat within the EU.

via AP News|
#eu#middle-east#orban
Cardinal Pizzaballa urges concrete actions and shared leadership to rebuild trust in the Holy Land
world5 months ago

Cardinal Pizzaballa urges concrete actions and shared leadership to rebuild trust in the Holy Land

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, speaking in Rome, says a short-term peace between Israelis and Palestinians is unlikely after Gaza and warns slogans won’t rebuild trust; he urges concrete actions, opportunities for encounter, and leadership on both sides, questions the Board of Peace as serving major powers, notes the worsening plight of Christians in the Holy Land including emigration and permit hurdles, backs working toward a two-state solution, and calls pilgrims to return to Bethlehem and Jerusalem to show presence.

via Vatican News|
#christians#gaza-strip#holy-land
Pope and Palestinian President Discuss Gaza Crisis and Two-State Solution
world8 months ago

Pope and Palestinian President Discuss Gaza Crisis and Two-State Solution

Pope Leo met with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at the Vatican to discuss the urgent need to end the Gaza conflict and facilitate humanitarian aid, emphasizing the importance of pursuing a two-state solution. The meeting coincided with Abbas's visit to Pope Francis' tomb and marked the 10th anniversary of the Palestine-Holy See agreement.

via Vatican News|
#gaza-conflict#humanitarian-aid#palestinian-president
The Global Shift Toward Palestinian State Recognition in 2025
politics9 months ago

The Global Shift Toward Palestinian State Recognition in 2025

The push for Palestinian statehood has gained significant international support, with countries like the UK, Canada, and Australia recognizing Palestine as an independent state, and a UN resolution outlining steps toward a two-state solution, though key players like the US and Israel remain absent from the discussions amid ongoing debates about the feasibility of peace.

via vox.com|
#international-recognition#middle-east-peace#palestinian-statehood