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Spain, Ireland, Norway Push for Palestine's UN Membership

5/30/2025

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European Nations Advocate

Spain, Ireland, Slovenia, and Norway united in a powerful call for Palestine's full UN membership, advocating for a viable Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital. At the Madrid+ Group meeting, they passionately reaffirmed their commitment to the two-state solution, urging the world to act decisively for peace ahead of the pivotal UN conference on June 17, 2025.

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Lazzarini Seeks Funding

The UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, teeters on the brink of collapse due to a dire financial crisis, exacerbated by relentless Israeli assaults in Gaza. Philippe Lazzarini, the agency's leader, passionately called on Gulf states for urgent funding, highlighting UNRWA's vital support for millions of displaced Palestinians. Meanwhile, Israel's controversial aid delivery plan has sparked outrage among humanitarian groups.

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European Nations Advocate

Spain, Ireland, Slovenia, and Norway united in a powerful call for Palestine's full UN membership, advocating for a viable Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital. At the Madrid+ Group meeting, they passionately reaffirmed their commitment to the two-state solution, urging the world to act decisively for peace ahead of the pivotal UN conference on June 17, 2025.

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