Palestinian state
Paris mayor grants city honor to civilians of Gaza, West Bank
For more than 20 years, the City of Paris has awarded honorary citizenship to people who are “threatened, imprisoned, or prosecuted because they defend human rights and fundamental freedoms.”
Fatah skips Cairo talks as Hamas delays Gaza disarmament
UK, Canada, France, Norway, Australia, NZ sanction West Bank settler individuals, entities
France pushes coordinated sanctions on Israel over West Bank violence
Columbia hires prof. who supported Palestinian 'indigenous resistance' to lead cultural programs
Kahn is meant to “build and lead initiatives that cultivate curiosity, civic purpose, and meaningful dialogue - facilitating student engagement with faculty outside the classroom.”
Voices from the Arab press: Trump, Israel, and Gaza
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
UN overwhelmingly approves Palestinian statehood resolution as Israel calls it 'theatre'
The proposal, initiated by France and Saudi Arabia, was approved as part of the New York conference held in July.
PM Netanyahu signs West Bank settlement expansion plan, rules out Palestinian state
"There will never be a Palestinian state. This place is ours," Netanyahu said during a visit to the Maale Adumim settlement in the West Bank, where thousands of new housing units would be added.
Representing Israel abroad has never been harder - opinion
As Israel’s war drags on, Diaspora Jews are left grappling with division, rising hostility, and silence on the hostages. Clarity has never been more urgent.
Israel considers shutting French consulate in Jerusalem, Paris threatens response - report
Israel's threat to shut France's Jerusalem consulate sparks warnings from Paris, raising tensions ahead of potential recognition of Palestinian statehood.
How Netanyahu should defend Israel at the UN General Assembly - opinion
His defense of Israel from the august podium will be a formidable task.
Would recognizing Palestine create a functioning Palestinian state? - analysis
With the war, and with no consensus on land, population, or leadership, the path to a real Palestinian state anytime soon remains blocked. Declarations will not change this reality.
Palestinian Authority VP requests US to reverse UNGA ban on Abbas in letter to Rubio
Al-Sheikh's letter, which was dated August 30, said that Abbas "categorically condemned violence and terrorism, including the attacks of October 7" in a June 8 letter to Trump.
Colombia passes secret order institutionalizing Palestine support, Israel opposition
An investigation reveals that Colombian President Gustavo Petro signed a little-known directive institutionalizing support for Palestine, drawing sharp criticism from Jewish leaders.
