Jamaica formally recognises Palestine as a state


by Middle East Monitor

Middle East Monitor— Jamaica has announced that it has decided to officially recognise the State of Palestine following deliberations in the Cabinet on Monday. “Jamaica continues to advocate for a two-state solution as

Jamaica Observer—Jamaica recognises Palestine as a state. KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government of Jamaica has taken the decision to recognise the State of Palestine. The decision was confirmed by Minister of Foreig

The Jerusalem Post—Did Jamaica recognize a Palestinian state?. Jamaica followed its Caribbean neighbor Barbados in unilaterally recognizing the state of Palestine over the last week, giving the Palestinian Authority two diplomatic victories as it pushes for Western countries to take such a step.“Jamaica continues to advocate for a two-state solution as the only viable option to resolve the longstanding conflict, guarantee the security of Israel and uphold the dignity and rights of Palestinians,” Jamaican Foreign Minister Kamina Johnson Smith...

FOX40—Sacramento State students set up encampment on campus in support of Palestine. (FOX40.COM) — Students at California State University, Sacramento set up an encampment on campus in support of Palestine on Monday, similar to what has occurred at other university campuses nationwide. The students in California's capital join a nationwide movement of student activists protesting their university's ties to Israel as the country's invasion of Gaza enters []