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international-relations20 days ago•1 min saved

Canada Commits $100M to Palestinian Aid Amid UN Talks on Two-State Solution

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney pledged $100 million in new assistance for Palestinians at the UN General Assembly, comprising $80 million in humanitarian aid and $20 million for security and peace initiatives. The announcement preceded a high-level meeting with leaders from the UK, France, and Saudi Arabia to discuss a two-state solution and the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 2803. Carney also reaffirmed Canada’s commitment to trade restrictions on goods from Israeli settlements, citing the E1 construction project as a threat to peace.

via Politico|

#international-relations #israel-settlements #mark-carney

world1 month ago•33 min saved

UK frames West Bank sanctions as essential to preserving a two‑state future

Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband defended the UK’s sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank as necessary to safeguard the two-state solution and to signal that settlement expansion cannot go unchecked; he stressed the measures target settlement activity rather than British Jews, rejected the chief rabbi’s claim that the move would endanger Jews in Britain, and highlighted countering antisemitism, while noting international support for the action amid broader Gaza and Palestinian statehood debates.

via BBC|

#israel-palestine #miliband #two-state-solution

world1 month ago•5 min saved

UK Targets West Bank Settlements, Calls Settler Violence Ethnic Cleansing

Britain announced a ban on imports and services from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, calling settler violence ethnic cleansing and tying the move to support for a two-state solution. France and Canada pledged similar actions, while Israel condemned the measures and expelled some UK officials, underscoring growing international pressure on Israel alongside a limited immediate economic impact.

via NBC News|

#ethnic-cleansing #settlements #two-state-solution

world1 month ago•13 min saved

UK imposes sanctions on West Bank settlements, drawing Israeli retaliation

Britain announced a new sanctions regime targeting illegal West Bank settlements, including a ban on settlement goods and penalties on firms and individuals aiding expansion, arguing the occupation and settlement activity amount to ethnic cleansing and threaten a two-state solution; the move, backed by France and Canada, triggered an Israeli response such as shutting the UK consulate in East Jerusalem and banning several UK MPs, while Palestinian authorities welcomed the step and other countries signaled further action.

via BBC|

#sanctions #settlements #two-state-solution

world1 month ago•6 min saved

UK to sanction West Bank settlement trade as Burnham shifts Middle East approach

The United Kingdom is poised to announce sanctions targeting goods and services tied to Israeli settlements in the West Bank, with Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband set to unveil the measures under Prime Minister Andy Burnham. The embargo on settlement-linked trade, prompted by expansion projects such as the E1 corridor, is framed as protecting the viability of a two-state solution and has drawn criticism from Israel and portions of the United States. Burnham’s recent call with President Trump signals potential early friction with Washington over the policy.

via Fox News|

#israel-palestine-conflict #sanctions #two-state-solution

world1 month ago•50 min saved

Israel warns of retaliation as UK weighs sanctions over West Bank settlements

Israel warned it would retaliate if Britain imposes sanctions over West Bank settlements as UK foreign secretary Ed Miliband pledges a “comprehensive reset” of policy, including steps to curb financing, construction, or advertising of settlements. Israel’s Gideon Saar insisted that if Britain acts against Israel, Israel will act against Britain, while Miliband’s remarks came amid Israel’s recent tendering of about 1,200 settlement homes in the strategic E1 area east of Jerusalem, a move condemned for potentially imperiling a two-state solution and drawing renewed international scrutiny.

via Yahoo|

#e1-area #israel #two-state-solution

world1 month ago•126 min saved

Trump-backed Gaza ceasefire chief criticizes Israeli attacks

An official leading Donald Trump’s Gaza ceasefire effort criticizes Israeli attacks and pushes for a credible path to disarmament, rebuilding Gaza, and a two-state solution, noting that Netanyahu opposes a Palestinian state.

via AP News|

#ceasefire #gaza-strip #israel

middle-east1 month ago•4 min saved

E1 settlement plan tests two-state prospects as Israel heads to elections

Israel invited bids to build more than 1,200 homes in E1, linking Ma’ale Adumim to East Jerusalem and effectively splitting the West Bank, a move many say would end the prospect of a Palestinian state. It drew broad international condemnation from the UN, EU and other leaders, though some right-wing figures, including Netanyahu, may use the backlash for political gain ahead of elections. The United States opposed West Bank annexation but did not publicly criticize E1; analysts say the reactions could be leveraged to bolster domestic support, while the UN warns the expansion could fragment the West Bank and displace Palestinian communities.

via Al Jazeera|

#e1-settlement #international-reaction #middle-east

world2 months ago•2 min saved

Arab and Muslim States Condemn Al-Aqsa Storming, Warn It Undermines Peace

Eight Arab and Muslim-majority states condemned far-right and settler incursions into the Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem, saying the actions are unlawful, fuel hate, and jeopardize the two-state peace process; in a joint statement they urged Israel to lift access restrictions, protect holy sites, and urged the international community to uphold the status quo amid the incident during Tisha B’Av.

via Al Jazeera|

#al-aqsa #arab-and-muslim-countries #israel-palestine-conflict

politics3 months ago•10 min saved

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

politics3 months ago•4 min saved

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

politics3 months ago•3 min saved

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

world3 months ago•2 min saved

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

world4 months ago•3 min saved

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

world4 months ago•1 min saved

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