The Shifting Global Stance on the Israel-Palestine Conflict
UPSC Relevance
Prelims: International Relations (Israel-Palestine Conflict, Two-State Solution, International Bodies - ICJ, ICC), World History (Balfour Declaration, creation of Israel).
Mains: GS Paper 2 (Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests; Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate), GS Paper 1 (History of the world).
Key Highlights from the News
Major Diplomatic Shift: Leading Western countries like the UK, France, Canada, and Australia are preparing to recognize the State of Palestine.
Shift from Previous Stance: This marks a significant departure from their long-held position of only recognizing Palestine after a final agreement on a two-state solution.
Reasons Behind This Change:
Charge of Genocide: Allegations that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza have intensified. This issue is under consideration by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Shift in International Public Opinion: Strong public protests against Israel's war actions have emerged worldwide, particularly in Europe and America. This puts pressure on governments.
India's Historical Stance: India recognized Palestine as a state in the late 1980s.
Current Israeli Stance: The article argues that the current Israeli government continues the war for its political survival and seeks to create a "no-state solution" for Palestinians.
Historical References: The article mentions Shoah (Holocaust) and Nakba (the 1948 Palestinian catastrophe).
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