Palestinian territories, Geneva and Switzerland

Switzerland cancels Geneva Conventions meeting on Palestinian areas
Switzerland has cancelled a conference on the application of the Geneva Conventions to the occupied Palestinian territories for want of participants, its Foreign Affairs Ministry confirmed on Thursday,
Switzerland says cancellation of conference on occupied Palestinian territories not a 'failure,' positions too far apart
There was 'no desire from the other contracting parties to postpone or continue,' says Franz Perrez, head of directorate of international law at Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs - Anadolu A
Israel hails last-minute cancellation of planned Geneva Conventions talks on Palestinian territories
The Palestinian Authority ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva, Ibrahim Khraishi, tells Reuters that his delegation did not plan to attend the event, criticizing a draft declaration circulated among participants.
Switzerland cancels Geneva Conventions meeting on occupied Palestinian territories, sources say
Switzerland has informed states that it has cancelled a conference on the application of the Geneva Conventions to the occupied Palestinian territories for want of participants, three diplomatic sources told Reuters on Thursday.
'Profound differences' thwart Geneva meeting on protecting civilians in Palestinian areas
Switzerland says it has decided to cancel a planned meeting of diplomats to discuss the protection of civilians in Palestinian territories, citing "profound differences" among countries.
Switzerland cancels conference on occupied Palestinian territories due to 'lack of will'
There is no sufficient cross-regional critical mass supporting the text of the Final Draft Declaration,' says Foreign Ministry
Switzerland cancels Geneva Conventions conference on Palestinian territories
Switzerland has cancelled a conference on the Geneva Conventions and the occupied Palestinian territories, Bern said Thursday. The country cited a lack of consensus after some countries expressed dissatisfaction with a draft declaration circulated among members.
Switzerland cancels Geneva Conventions meeting on Palestinian areas, diplomats say
Switzerland has cancelled a conference on the application of the Geneva Conventions to the occupied Palestinian territories for want of participants, four diplomatic sources told Reuters on Thursday,
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Failure of Middle East conference in Geneva reflects ‘too divided’ international society
Switzerland has cancelled a conference on the application of the Geneva Conventions to the occupied Palestinian territories, following protests from several countries.
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Mass relocation of Palestinians ‘will violate’ int’l law
The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Right to Adequate Housing, Balakrishnan Rajagopal has said that the idea of mass ...
Standing firm on Gaza issue
In his national statement at the extraordinary session of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign ...
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At least 21 Palestinian women languishing in Israeli jails as world marks International Women’s Day
Ramallah, March 9 (RHC)-- Two Palestinian prisoners’ rights groups have announced that the occupying Israeli regime is ...
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Gaza and West Bank farmers salvage olive harvest amid displacement, destruction and Israeli settler violence
After Israel and the de facto government of the Gaza Strip, Hamas, agreed to a ceasefire beginning Jan. 19, Gaza’s olive ...
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Kuwait calls on HRC to ensure rights of Palestinian workers
The Kuwaiti Permanent Delegation to the UN and international Organizations headquarters in Geneva called on the HRC to ensure the rights of Palestinian workers suffering under Israeli occupation ...
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Gulf countries condemn Israel's Gaza aid blockade, reject Palestinian displacement
RIYADH, March 7 (Xinhua) -- The six-member Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) on Friday condemned Israel's Gaza aid blockade and rejected forcing residents out of the enclave.