Portugal plans to recognize the state of Palestine
The Portuguese government will consult the president and the parliament with a view to recognizing the state of Palestine in September at the UN, the cabinet of Prime Minister Luís Montenegro announced on Thursday July 31 on a statement.
Portugal “Consider recognition of the Palestinian State, as part of a procedure that could be concluded during the high -level week of the 80th General Assembly of the United Nations, which will be held in New York next September”said the press release.
The United States announces sanctions against the Palestinian Authority
The United States has imposed sanctions against officials of the Palestinian Authority and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), accusing the two organizations of having taken measures to “Internationalizing their conflict with Israel”according to a press release from the US State Department.
Washington also accuses them of “Continue to support terrorism, including by incentive and glorification of violence”and indicates that the sanctions consist of a visa refusal for members of the PLO and the Palestinian authority.
“Increasingly minority” Israel on the Palestinian issue
The German Minister of Foreign Affairs judged Israel more and more isolated diplomatic in the face of humanitarian disaster in Gaza and the threats of annexation of the West Bank, before flying Thursday, July 31 for Tel Aviv.
“The recent UN conference in New York has shown that Israel is increasingly in a minority position”said Johann Wadephul about the ministerial conference on Monday and Tuesday, where many Member States pleaded for a solution to two states, Israeli and Palestinian.
Sweden wants a partial freezing of the EU-Israel Trade Agreement
The Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Krissels demanded that the EU is to freeze the commercial part of his association agreement with Israel which, according to him, lacks his obligations in the Gaza Strip in the grip of humanitarian disaster.
“The situation in Gaza is absolutely appalling, and Israel does not comply with its most fundamental obligations or the agreements concluded concerning emergency humanitarian aid”wrote ULF KrisSSON on X. “Sweden therefore demands that the European Union suspends the commercial part of the association agreement as quickly as possible. We must strengthen economic pressure on Israel ”he added.
Abbas welcomes a “historic” decision
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas praised the decision “Historical” et “Courageous” of Canada, whose Prime Minister Mark Carney announced his intention to recognize the state of Palestine in September.
Mahmoud Abbas “Has welcomed the historic position of Canada to recognize the state of Palestine, which will strengthen peace, stability and security in the region” During a telephone interview with Mark Carney, the Palestinian news agency Wafa reported. “This courageous position comes at a critical historical moment to save the two -state solution”he added.
France welcomes Canada’s decision
France welcomes Canada’s intention to recognize the state of Palestine during the United Nations General Assembly in September and VA “Continue your efforts” For other states to do the same, the Élysée announced on Wednesday evening.
“We are delighted to be able to work in concert with Canada to relaunch a perspective of peace in the region”indicates the French presidency. “We will continue our efforts so that others join this dynamic in the perspective of the General Assembly”she continues, adding that Emmanuel Macron spoke with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney “A little earlier in the day” of this question.
Israel condemns the Canadian decision
Israel has condemned Canada’s intention to recognize the state of Palestine, qualifying the announcement of Prime Minister Mark Carney of “Disable international pressure campaign” coming “Stop the position of Hamas at the negotiation table at a critical time”.
“Recognizing a Palestinian state in the absence of a responsible government, functional institutions or benevolent leadership is to reward and legitimize the monstrous barbarism of Hamas on October 7, 2023”said the Israel Embassy in Ottawa.
Canada wants to recognize Palestine’s state
Canada plans to recognize Palestine’s state in September at the UN, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced.
“Canada intends to recognize the state of Palestine during the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in September 2025”said Mark Carney at a press conference in Ottawa, stressing that “The level of human suffering in Gaza is intolerable”.
By crossing the step of recognition, Canada is motivated by a conviction “Longtime” In favor of a solution to two states to put an end to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, which has lasted for decades, justified his Prime Minister. “This possibility of a two -state solution is eroding before our eyes”said Mark Carney.
For his part, Donald Trump announced that a trade agreement with Canada would be “Very difficult” After such an ad. “Wow!” Canada has just announced that it supports a Palestinian state. It will become very difficult for us to conclude a trade agreement with them. Oh Canada !!! »»wrote the American president on his Truth Social network.
Israeli shots are 30 dead
The civil defense announced the death of thirty Palestinians, killed in the same place by Israeli shots in the Gaza Strip, according to its spokesperson Mahmoud Bassal, denied statements in the process by the Israeli army.
“At least thirty martyrs were killed in a massacre perpetrated by the occupier against people waiting for aid in the north of Gaza”said Mahmoud Bassal. “The occupier deliberately shoots people in the zikim area, from which humanitarian aid trucks arrive. (…) We cannot reach a large number of victims. Hospitals are filled with martyrs and injured ”he also said.
The Israeli army rejected this version of the facts, ensuring “Do not know any victim resulting from army fire”.
