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View from The Hill: Albanese was naive to think Hamas wouldn’t welcome Palestinian recognition

If Anthony Albanese thought the government’s decision to recognise a Palestinian state would be a relatively smooth operation in terms of politics, he’s had a quick wake-up call.

The Conversation · Aug 14, 2025

What conditions has Australia put on recognition of a Palestinian state – and what will happen if they are not met?

The prime minister is facing criticism from the opposition for ‘skating over the issue’ as experts concede there will be ‘lots of challenges’

The Guardian - AU · Aug 13, 2025

Australia will recognise Palestinian statehood – but what will that mean for people in Gaza?

How a two-state solution will work – and what Palestinian groups and critics have said in response

The Guardian - AU · Aug 11, 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

What does recognising Palestine as a state actually mean?

IN FOCUS: Starmer said he made the move ‘in the face of the growing horror in the Middle East’ after Israel failed to meet demands, including agreeing to a ceasefire in Gaza. But what does that mean in practice? Tara Cobham and Bryony Gooch explain

The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2025

Recognise Palestine now to avoid ‘deadly status quo’, says its UK ambassador

Husam Zomlot calls on Labour to fulfil manifesto commitment before UN conference on two-state solution

The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2025

Palestinian leader pledges 'unprecedented' reforms ahead of Paris conference

Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas has said that Hamas "must hand over its weapons" and called for the deployment of international forces to protect the Palestinian people, France has announced. The move comes ahead of a conference next week at which Paris could become the most prominent Western power to back…

Radio France Internationale · Jun 11, 2025

Are Palestinian groups in Lebanon about to give up their weapons?

For decades, Palestinian groups have retained arms in Lebanon. Now Mahmoud Abbas and Joseph Aoun say that must end.

Al Jazeera · May 26, 2025

Lebanon launches process to disarm Palestinian factions in refugee camps

Process begins after visit by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, who said weapons ‘hurt’ Lebanon and Palestine cause.

Al Jazeera · May 23, 2025

Lebanon starts process to disarm Palestinian factions in refugee camps

A group tasked with making a plan to remove weapons held by Palestinian factions in Lebanon’s refugees camps is beginning to hash out a timetable and mechanism for disarming the groups

The Independent UK · May 23, 2025