France recognise Palestine Statehood

Source:   TOI Context: France has formally announced its decision to recognise Palestinian statehood, becoming the first G7 country to do so amid escalating humanitarian concerns in Gaza. About France recognise Palestine Statehood: Concept and Meaning Recognition of Palestine means diplomatic acknowledgment of Palestine as a sovereign state with rights under international law. It affirms Palestine’s …

Cleaning Out Gaza Proposal

Syllabus: International Relations Source:  DC Context: Former U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed a controversial plan to “clean out” Gaza by relocating Palestinians to neighbouring countries like Egypt and Jordan. Trump’s Proposal to Cleanse Gaza: Plan Details: Trump suggested resettling over 1.5 million Palestinians from Gaza to neighbouring Arab countries, particularly Egypt and Jordan. He …

Gaza Strip:

GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora.   Context: Israel has carried out strikes in the Gaza Strip after a rocket was fired from the Palestinian enclave into Israel. The armed wing of Hamas have announced that it fired on Israeli planes. …

Hamas and Gaza Strip:

GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora.   Context: Israel’s military has launched strikes against militant targets in the Gaza Strip, a day after rockets were fired from the Hamas-ruled territory.   What’s the issue? The cease-fire, brokered by Egypt and other …

Hamas and Gaza Strip:

GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora.   Context: Egypt is seeking to reach an agreement on a cease-fire between Israel and the Palestinian resistance group Hamas in Gaza.   The Agreement includes: Long-term cease-fire, a prisoner swap, humanitarian aid to Gaza and …

Oslo I Accord and Israel- Palestine Conflict

GS Paper 2 Topics Covered: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora.   Context: August 20, 2021 marks 28 years since the Oslo I Accord was finalized and signed after multiple rounds of intense secret negotiations, in a bid to advance a lasting peace process for the Israeli-Palestinian …

Israel Palestine conflict

Topics Covered: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. Israel Palestine conflict: Context: At the United Nations Security Council, India has reiterated its strong support for the just Palestinian cause and its unwavering commitment to the two-state solution. Background: There is an ongoing fight in Israel and …