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Out of despair has sprung some unexpected hope for Gaza

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: In the wake of Britain’s move towards a historic recognition of a state of Palestine, three Middle Eastern powers have united to call for Hamas to disarm and leave the territory, in order to facilitate a ceasefire. It is now for the United States to welcome…

The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2025

Advocates of a two-state solution realise time to act is now

Battle lines between moderate and extremist visions for future of Gaza and West Bank have become much clearer

The Guardian - UK · Jul 30, 2025

Arab nations tell Hamas to ‘disarm’ and end rule of Gaza after Starmer ultimatum

Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Egypt said the terrorist group must play no part in the future of Palestine

The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2025

UK and France pledges won’t stop Netanyahu bombing Gaza – but Donald Trump or Israel’s military could

Keir Starmer says unless there’s a ceasefire and a peace process leading to a two-state solution, Britain will recognise the state of Palestine at the UN in September. The UK prime minister is following a similar, alebit unconditional, pledge from the French president, Emmanuel Macron.

The Conversation · Jul 30, 2025

Nearly half of pregnant and breastfeeding mothers in Gaza suffering severe malnutrition, warns charity

Health worker tells of treating two young severely malnourished children who have been surviving on just dry bread and tea ‘on their luckiest day’ as hunger crisis deepens

The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2025

‘Action, not slogans’: Albanese dismisses pressure from Labor MPs to toughen Israel stance

The prime minister resists demands for more sanctions as clamour grows to follow UK and France in recognising Palestine

The Guardian - AU · Jul 30, 2025

Starmer’s Palestine ultimatum is as empty as it is dangerous

COMMENT: Far from a return to a “two state process” as demanded by Starmer, Israel is certain to annex what it wants of the West Bank, pen the remaining Palestinians in and hope that they eventually clear off too, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley

The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2025

Freed hostage Emily Damari accuses Starmer of being on wrong side of history

Sir Keir announced on Tuesday that the UK could take the step of recognising Palestinian statehood in September, ahead of a major UN gathering.

The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2025

France and Britain’s recognition of a Palestinian state won’t stop Israel’s onslaught

Netanyahu’s government will be emboldened by what amounts to a distraction. The priority must be ending the butchery in Gaza

The Guardian - UK · Jul 30, 2025

Move to recognise Palestinian statehood is not gesture politics, says minister

Heidi Alexander said the announcement is ‘about the Palestinian people’.

Evening Standard · Jul 30, 2025