The War Is Shifting Europe’s Politics Away from Israel: Matina Stevis-Gridneff, NY Times, May 22, 2025
Macron Edges Towards Recognition of Palestinian State Amid Geopolitical Risks: National Herald, May 28, 2025
As Macron Mulls Palestinian State Recognition, Analysts Warn Move May ‘Not Be Helpful’: Reuters and TOI staff, Times of Israel, May 29, 2025
Is Germany Turning on Israel?: Susanne Mundschenk, Unherd, May 28, 2025
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FOR FURTHER REFERENCE:
Israel Threatens to Annex West Bank After France and Britain Move to Recognise Palestinian State: 21st Century Wire, May 27, 2025 — In 2014, the UK privately considered recognising a Palestinian state if Israel advanced the E1 settlement initiative in the occupied West Bank, near the Ma’ale Adumim settlement.
Knesset Votes to Express Support for Sovereignty over Judea and Samaria: Akiva Van Koningsveld, JNS, May 29, 2025 — Israel’s Knesset passed a non-binding motion on Wednesday declaring its support for extending sovereignty to Judea and Samaria.
Macron Clarifies: Yes to Palestinian State Without Hamas, Yes to Israel’s Security: Elad Benari, Israel National News, Apr. 12, 2025 — French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday clarified his country’s position on Gaza, several days after he controversially announced plans for France to recognize a Palestinian state.
Israel ‘Taken Aback’ By Canada’s Threat of Action Over War, Wants Carney to Visit: Ambassador: Stephanie Taylor, MSN, May 22, 2025 — Israel’s ambassador in Ottawa says his country is “quite taken aback” by Canada’s decision to threaten action alongside the United Kingdom and France, over its war against Hamas and believes Prime Minister Mark Carney ought to pay Israel a visit.