Real peace demands Palestinian statehood, Ukrainian neutrality and the courage to defy the war lobby.


Real peace demands Palestinian statehood, Ukrainian neutrality and the courage to defy the war lobby.

Only a decolonised plan centred on Palestinian sovereignty can bring lasting peace to Gaza.

Despite US cover for Israel’s darkest crimes, the family of nations still has the means and duty to act.

By supporting Palestine’s UN admission, he can unlock regional stability, economic growth – and a lasting legacy.

The June 2025 UN Conference on Palestine can be the long-awaited turning point for the region.

With its recent advisory opinion, ICJ drew a clear pathway for peace, justice and security for all in Israel-Palestine.
![Judge Nawaf Salam, president of the International Court of Justice, or World Court, read out the non-binding advisory opinion issued by the 15-judge panel on Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territory, in The Hague, Netherlands, Friday, July 19, 2024 [Phil Nijhuis/AP Photo]](/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/AP24201491663461-1721419804.jpg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
With Arab unity, an independent, sovereign UN member state of Palestine will likely emerge very soon.
![Jordanian King Abdullah II meets United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres within the 33rd Arab League Summit in Manama, Bahrain on May 16, 2024 [Anadolu/Royal Hashemite Court/ Handout]](/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/34586596-1716581450.jpg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
On May 10, all member states should vote to admit the State of Palestine as the 194th member of the United Nations.
![[AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey, File]](/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/AP23346069839935-1702414149.jpg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)