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UN director states Palestinian statehood 'is a right, not a reward'
MENAFN
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday urged the global community to take immediate and irreversible actions toward realizing a two-state solution, warning that the dire situation in Gaza is deepening despair among Palestinians....
Erdogan states ‘decades of injustice” against Turkish Cypriots must end
MENAFN
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Türkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called on Sunday for increased diplomatic, political, and economic cooperation with the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), emphasizing that the “decades of injustice” faced by Turkish...
Southern Syria Witnesses Druze Evacuation
MENAFN
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Authorities in southern Syria organized the evacuation of a group of Druze inhabitants from the city of Suwayda on Tuesday, escorting them under security and coordinating with the government. “Under government facilitation and security...
U.S. Senator Plans to Halt U.S. Weapons Sales to Israel
MENAFN
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders announced Tuesday his intent to swiftly trigger Senate votes aimed at halting offensive weapons sales to Israel, citing the worsening humanitarian disaster in Gaza, including soaring civilian casualties and...
First Palestinian lawmaker in Australian parliament pledges to push for Palestinian state
MENAFN
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Basem Abdo, Australia’s first parliamentarian of Palestinian descent, has vowed to advocate for the recognition of a Palestinian state, calling the issue a matter of fundamental rights rather than mere symbolism. Elected in May to...
Malta follows UK, France in recognizing Palestine
MENAFN
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Malta will officially recognize the state of Palestine during the United Nations General Assembly in September, Prime Minister Robert Abela announced on Tuesday. “Our country’s position reflects our commitment to finding a solution in...
Malta Plans Recognizing Palestine
MENAFN
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Malta is set to officially acknowledge the state of Palestine during the upcoming United Nations General Assembly gathering in September, as declared by the country’s Prime Minister, Robert Abela. In a Facebook message shared on Tuesday...
Malta acknowledges state of Palestine
MENAFN
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Malta will officially recognize the State of Palestine during the upcoming United Nations General Assembly session in September, Prime Minister Robert Abela confirmed. In a statement posted to Facebook on Tuesday evening, Abela emphasized...
Main Turkish stock ends lower on Tuesday
MENAFN
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) The main Turkish stock index finished Tuesday at 10,487.25 points, marking a 0.52% decline compared to the previous day. Starting the session at 10,555.20, the BIST 100 index dropped by 54.84 points from Monday’s close. During the trading...
Minister Ronald Lamola: Debate on peaceful settlement of Palestine
South African Government
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July 30, 2025
Co-chairs South Africa welcomes this crucial discussion on the peaceful settlement of the question of Palestine and the implementation of the two-state solution. This conference takes place at a time when we are witnessing the destruction of Gaza...
US senator to initiate votes to halt offensive arms to Israel
MENAFN
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders announced Tuesday that he would take immediate action to initiate votes aimed at halting offensive weapons sales to Israel, citing the rising number of civilian deaths and worsening humanitarian conditions in...
China Urges Israel to End Gaza Blockade Immediately
MENAFN
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, China called on Israel to end its blockade on Gaza and allow unrestricted humanitarian aid into the territory, while reaffirming its support for the creation of an independent Palestinian state. During a press briefing,...
Malta Reveals Plans to Recognize Palestine in September
MENAFN
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Malta will formally recognize the state of Palestine during the United Nations General Assembly this September, Prime Minister Robert Abela confirmed. In a Facebook post published Tuesday evening, Abela stated, "Our country's position...
UK Decries Israel's Gaza Aid Restrictions
MENAFN
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Kingdom issued a strong condemnation of Israel on Tuesday over its limitations on humanitarian aid entering Gaza, where residents face severe hunger. The British government described the restrictive actions as an "affront" to...
UK Slams Israel’s Gaza Aid Blockade as “Affront” to UN
MENAFN
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, the UK forcefully criticized Israel over its stringent controls on humanitarian aid reaching Gaza’s desperate population, labeling these measures a blatant violation of the United Nations charter. Foreign Secretary David Lammy...
Huawei Leads Key Cloud Technology Event in Egypt
MENAFN
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Over 600 government officials, business executives, and ecosystem collaborators from more than 10 countries gathered in Cairo to discuss the future of digital transformation in North Africa at a cloud technology conference hosted by...
UK Declares Recognizing Palestine in September
MENAFN
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Kingdom declared on Tuesday its intention to officially recognize Palestine in September, should Israel fail to make "substantive steps to end the appalling situation in Gaza." Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated, "I can confirm...
UN Experts Criticize Israel for Using Water Deprivation
MENAFN
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) A group of United Nations specialists on Tuesday sharply criticized Israel for employing what they termed "thirst as a weapon" in its ongoing actions against Palestinians. In a formal declaration, the experts stated that "Israel is using...
Egypt Sends Over 100 Aid Trucks to Gaza
MENAFN
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July 28, 2025
(MENAFN) For the second day in a row, Egyptian aid trucks stationed near the Rafah border are being rerouted through the Israeli-controlled Kerem Shalom crossing to deliver emergency humanitarian supplies into Gaza, media reported Monday. The...
United Nations High-Level Conference for the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution, 28 to 30 July 2025
Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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July 30, 2025
Deputy Secretary (Asia-Pacific) Kevin Cheok delivered Singapore’s National Statement at the High-Level Conference for the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution at the United Nations in...