Catherine Morris6d ago
The Recognition Trick: “By making #Palestinian disarmament a prerequisite for #statehood, Western countries are still facilitating Israel’s goals.” | Jonathan Shamir, Jewish Currents https://jewishcurrents.org/the-recognition-trick
The Recognition Trick

By making Palestinian disarmament a prerequisite for statehood, Western countries are still facilitating Israel’s goals.

Jewish Currents
Yle NewsOct 5

Valtonen: Hamas must be disarmed, by force if necessary

The foreign minister said that Finland will recognise Palestine as a state when it has a civilian administration that is committed to non-violence and security in regard to Israel, other neighbouring countries and its own people.

https://yle.fi/a/74-20186734

#Finland #Recognition #Palestine #Statehood #NonViolenceSecurity

Valtonen: Hamas must be disarmed, by force if necessary

The foreign minister said that Finland will recognise Palestine as a state when it has a civilian administration that is committed to non-violence and security in regard to Israel, other neighbouring countries and its own people.

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News BeepSep 29

Priests protest New Zealand Government’s decision not to recognise Palestinian statehood

Three priests are protesting at Erica Stanford’s electorate office in Browns Bay, Auckland, on Monday, September 29, 2025.…
#NewsBeep #News #Headlines #Cabinet #call #chained #decision #electorate #governments #have #ministers #new #NewZealand #not #NZ #office #Palestinian #priests #protest #protesting #recognise #statehood #themselves #to #trio #zealand
https://www.newsbeep.com/152515/

graveler8173 at KillBaitSep 25

Violence Erupts in Ladakh as Protesters Demand Statehood and Autonomy

In Ladakh, India, a curfew has been imposed after violent protests broke out in the capital, Leh, demanding statehood for the region. At least four people were killed and dozens more injured in clashes between police and protesters. The protests, which had been escalating over months, were sparked b... [More info]

gengar1658 at KillBaitSep 24

Iraqi President Rejects Link Between Palestinian Statehood and Hamas Support

Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid has expressed his rejection of the argument that recognizing the State of Palestine rewards Hamas. Speaking to the BBC's Tom Bateman, Rashid emphasized that the recognition of Palestinian statehood should be seen as a positive step for the Palestinian people, not a... [More info]

Mathrubhumi EnglishSep 24
Clashes erupt in Leh as protesters demand statehood and Sixth Schedule extension for Ladakh. Police respond with tear gas and baton charges. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/protest-in-leh-turns-violent-police-use-teargas-and-batons-watch-q7m7jdt2?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Leh #protest #statehood #Ladakh #video
NotImpressedSep 23

@palestine
#Palestine #Statehood
#UK #Canada #Australia

Nicely summed up by Caitlin Johnstone:

UK, Canada and Australia: Never fear, Palestinians! We’re here to save the day!

Palestinians: You’re going to stop the genocide?

UK, Canada and Australia: HAHAHAHAHA! No! Oh god no. Haha! No, we are going to give a great big Thumbs Up to the idea of your eventual statehood!

Palestinians: Will you at least stop sending them weapons?

UK, Canada and Australia: LOL no.

https://caitlinjohnstone.com.au/2025/09/22/recognizing-the-rubble-of-palestine/

“Recognizing” The Rubble Of Palestine

Israeli officials coming out saying there will never be a Palestinian state are completely discrediting all the two-state solution western liberals who’ve spent two years condemning Hamas bec…

Caitlin Johnstone
Headlines AfricaSep 23
South Africa's president renews calls for Palestinian statehood http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TNDy5t #Palestine #Statehood #CyrilRamaphosa #UNsummit #SouthAfrica
The USA PotatoSep 22

Western Nations’ Support for Palestinian Statehood May Prove to Be Only Symbolic

While a massive loss for Israel, past diplomatic breakthroughs have not led to more Palestinian freedom in reality.

https://murica.website/2025/09/western-nations-support-for-palestinian-statehood-may-prove-to-be-only-symbolic/

Western Nations’ Support for Palestinian Statehood May Prove to Be Only Symbolic – The USA Potato

poliwrath9896 at KillBaitSep 22

UK Recognizes Palestinian State, Pushing for Two-State Solution Amid Growing Conflict

Pushing for peace? More like pushing an illusion. Recognizing Palestine isn't gonna fix years of violence or oppression. It’s about power dynamics, not just 'solutions.' The bigger picture? It’s been the same for decades – who's really listening?

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