Palestine

Lithuania abstains in Palestine's statehood vote at UN Security Council

The United Nations Security Council, in a 8-2 vote with five abstentions, rejected a resolution on Palestinian statehood which sets a deadline for the...

Lithuania prepares for UN debate on Palestine's statehood

As a member of the United Nations (UN) Security Council, Lithuania intends to get constructively involved in discussions on Palestine 's statehood. The...

Lithuanian foreign minister objects to "unilateral" recognition of Palestine

Lithuania does not agree with unilateral recognition of Palestine , saying a decision needs to be reached by way of negotiations, Foreign Minister Linas...

Lithuania calls on Israel to stop settlement building in East Jerusalem

Lithuania's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday called on the Government of Israel to stop the expansion of Jewish settlements in East Jerusalem and...

Opinion: Putin forces West to choose between Ukraine and Middle East (II)

After the civil war in Syria began, in 2012, Hamas headquarters moved out of Damascus. Political leaders of Hamas are now based in Qatar.