France’s recognition of Palestine risks helping Israel—Indonesia should rethink its applause

This week, Indonesia welcomed France’s decision to recognise the State of Palestine as a “positive step” toward peace. On its surface, this diplomatic endorsement may appear aligned with Indonesia’s long-standing support for Palestinian self-determination. …

In Occupied Palestine – 24 July 2025

In Occupied Palestine Zionism in practice Israel’s Daily Toll on Palestinian Life, Limb, Liberty and Land 08:00, 24 July 2025 until 08:00, 25 July 2025 Gaza Strip Merciless blitz on starving Gaza — growing numbers of dead and injured Victims 24 – 25 July …

UK government hypocrisy: Proscribing Palestine Action while arming terror-linked regimes

Palestine Action has now been proscribed, yet the UK’s trade in military hardware continues without pause - even with regimes currently accused of ethnic cleansing. Just recently, UN Human Rights Chief, Volker Türk, described Israel’s actions in these …

What’s stopping Keir Starmer from recognising Palestine as a state?

Keir Starmer is facing calls as the crisis in Gaza intensifies (Picture: REX/Getty) Sir Keir Starmer is coming under a lot of pressure to recognise Palestinian statehood. He’s under pressure from 221 MPs – more than a third of all the people who sit in …

Palestine in the Claws of Colonialism

  “Palestine can give those who study it the main themes for our case as Egyptians.” Ahmed Sadeq Saad, Palestine in the Claws of Colonialism (1947) *** We present here selections from Palestine in the Claws of Colonialism (1947) by Ahmed Sadeq Saad (1919- …

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UK recognition of Palestine must be used to 'galvanise change', says minister

The UK is "committed" to recognising the state of Palestine, a minister has said - while refusing to give a timeline for when it might happen. James Murray, the exchequer secretary to the Treasury, said any move to recognise the state of …

Pope Leo says Gaza ‘crushed by hunger’ as Vatican official calls for recognition of State of Palestine

On Sunday, Pope Leo XIV said he was following the humanitarian crisis taking place in Gaza with “great concern,” saying the civilian population is being “crushed by hunger and continues to be exposed to violence and death.” The pontiff was speaking after …

Pro-Palestine activists protest at Mahindra outlet in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: Members of the “Indian People in Solidarity with Palestine” (IPSP) forum staged a protest demonstration outside a Mahindra Automotive outlet in Nacharam, Hyderabad, as part of a nationwide campaign to highlight what they describe as Mahindra’s …

Max Verstappen's girlfriend Kelly Piquet joins Lewis Hamilton in condemning the Israel-Palestine conflict

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen's girlfriend, Kelly Piquet, shared her take on the Israel-Palestine conflict on her social media. The 36-year-old Brazilian has been dating the four-time F1 world champion for over four years and has been a constant …