The debate too often strips Palestinians of their political agency, ignoring their own demands for equality, self-determination, and return.
Tag: statehood
France, the UK and Canada are preparing to formally back Palestinian statehood at the UN this September. Behind the symbolic gesture lies a strategic power play aimed at Benjamin Netanyahu — and Donald Trump.
Spain is leading the way on European recognition of the state of Palestine. Ireland, Malta and Slovenia have also signed a joint statement asserting readiness to recognize the warring region. Will other European Union countries follow suit?
SAN JUAN — The Puerto Rican Senate’s approval of a bill last week to hold a referendum to give voters a stark choice between statehood or independence looks like it may settle the island’s status once and for all. Leading Puerto Rican daily El Nuevo Día reports that the vote, set for June 11, will […]