State of Palestine

Mahmoud Abbas set to assume chairmanship of major UN bloc

The “State of Palestine” will lead the Group of 77, representing at least 80 percent of the world’s population.

By Marcy Oster January 14, 2019 3:02 pm

Netanyahu: French threat to recognize Palestinian state undermines peace initiative

The French initiative in effect gives the Palestinians in advance reasons not to compromise, the Israeli prime minister said.

January 31, 2016 10:00 am

Greek parliament calls on government to recognize a Palestinian state

Unnamed Greek officials were quoted as saying the government has no intention of recognizing the Palestinian Authority as a state so as “not to disturb good relations with Israel.”

December 22, 2015 6:09 am

Vatican won’t join Palestinians on U.N. flag-raising request

August 26, 2015 9:58 am

Vatican to recognize Palestinian statehood in completed treaty

May 13, 2015 1:40 pm

Sweden recognizes Palestine, following up on new prime minister’s vow

October 30, 2014 11:03 am

British lawmaker quit Parliament post to vote no on Palestine motion

October 15, 2014 6:51 am

Cameron sitting out nonbinding Parliament vote on recognizing Palestine

October 13, 2014 9:19 am

Swedish Embassy in Israel backpedals on PM’s state of Palestine declaration

October 5, 2014 4:10 pm

Liberman to summon Swedish envoy over PM’s Palestine declaration

October 5, 2014 7:28 am

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