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‘Israel's security is paramount': Germany after France moves to recognise Palestine State
Germany has ruled out recognizing a Palestinian state in the short term, emphasizing Israel's security and the need for a comprehensive peace process. read more Germany said Friday it had 'no plans to recognise a Palestinian state in the short term,' after President Emmanuel Macron said France intended to do so in September. 'The government continues to regard the recognition of a Palestinian state as one of the final steps on the path to achieving a two-state solution,' spokesman Stefan Kornelius said in a statement, adding that 'Israel's security is of paramount importance to the German government'. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Macron provoked an angry reaction from Israel when he announced on Thursday that his country would formally recognise a Palestinian state during a UN meeting in September. The move came amid growing international alarm about the plight of the more than two million Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, where Israel's war on Hamas has triggered a dire humanitarian crisis and warnings of mass starvation. Germany, long at pains to atone for the Holocaust, has been a strong ally of Israel and a supporter of its war against Hamas sparked by the October 7, 2023 attack, though it has voiced criticism over the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza. Germany was not among the 28 Western co untries that made a joint statement this week saying the war in Gaza 'must end now' as civilian suffering had 'reached new depths'. Berlin on Friday laid out four priorities where it said 'long-overdue progress' was needed to end the war in Gaza. 'A ceasefire is needed in Gaza now,' the statement said, also calling for the release of all hostages. 'Israel must immediately and drastically improve the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza,' it added. It stressed that 'a viable political perspective for Gaza is necessary so that a temporary ceasefire can become a lasting peace' and that 'there must be no further steps toward annexation of the West Bank'. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'The German government is in constant contact with the Israeli government and international partners on this issue. It is prepared to increase pressure if progress is not made.' German Chancellor Friedrich Merz was due to hold a phone call on Friday with Macron and Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer to discuss the crisis in Gaza.
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After France, UK May Also Recognise Palestine As A State But There's A Crucial Rider
Last Updated: UK PM Keir Starmer, pressured by Labour and European allies, backs Palestinian statehood but demands a Gaza ceasefire first. After France announced plans to recognise Palestine as a state, the British government signalled growing openness to the move but stressed that securing a ceasefire and addressing Gaza's humanitarian crisis remain immediate priorities. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, facing rising pressure from within his Labour Party and key European allies, reiterated that while Palestinian statehood is an 'inalienable right," formal UK recognition would not happen before a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is reached. UK Science and Technology Minister Peter Kyle told Sky News, 'We want Palestinian statehood, we desire it and we want to make sure the circumstances can exist where that kind of long-term political solution can have the space to evolve. But right now, today, we've got to focus on what will ease the suffering and it is extreme, unwarranted suffering in Gaza that has to be the priority for us today." Pressure from Labour And Europe France's move, condemned by Israel and the US, has amplified calls within Britain to follow suit. Labour MPs, including London Mayor Sadiq Khan and members of the Foreign Affairs Committee, urged Keir Starmer to recognise Palestinian statehood immediately. Cabinet minister Shabana Mahmood said it would deliver 'multiple benefits" and signal a shift in Britain's position on the conflict. Ceasefire First, Recognition Later Despite the calls, Keir Starmer stuck to the UK's long-held policy of recognition at 'the right time." In a statement ahead of a scheduled call with French and German leaders, he called the Gaza situation 'an unspeakable and indefensible humanitarian catastrophe" but clarified that recognition of a Palestinian state must follow a ceasefire. The US has opposed France's move and does not support unilateral recognition of Palestinian statehood. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from geopolitics to diplomacy and global trends. Stay informed with the latest world news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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4 hours ago
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Made to sit on shoe rack, 3-year-old falls to death from 12th floor in Mumbai's Naigaon West
A three-year-old toddler fell to her death from the 12th floor of a residential building in Mumbai's Naigaon on Tuesday evening. She accidently fell after her mother made her sit on a shoe-rack outside her apartment, a Hindustan Times report said. According to the police, the incident occurred at 8.15 pm on Tuesday when the toddler, along with her parents, was visiting her relatives next door on the 12th floor of the Navkar Complex in Mumbai's Naigaon West, and was returning home. The mother of the girl made her sit on the show rack while trying to put on her shoes. The toddler stood up on the rack and tried to sit on the windowsill on top of the shoe rack. As the mother bent down to pick up her shoes, the toddler slipped and fell through the window before she could balance herself. The neighbours rushed to aid after hearing the woman's screams. According to the police, the girl suffered serious head injuries and was taken to the Sir DM Pettit Hospital in Vasai, where she was declared dead, the HT report said. According to an NDTV report, the incident has been reported from Navkar City in Mumbai's Naigaon. A case has been registered, and the investigation is underway. In another news, a 21-month-old German toddler died after reportedly slipping from her father's arms while going down a waterslide at the Aquagan waterpark in Lopar, Croatia. According to The Independent, the girl fell nearly four metres onto a concrete surface. She was airlifted to a hospital but later died from severe brain injuries. A Slovenian doctor at the scene performed CPR immediately, but efforts to save her were unsuccessful. Witnesses at the scene reported hearing sudden cries and shouting before seeing medical help arrive. One bystander mentioned initially thinking the child had drowned. Lopar's mayor, Zdenko Jakuc, said the town is "deeply shaken" by the tragedy, which is believed to be the first major accident at the waterpark in decades.
