Israel-Gaza war: Gaza facing Israeli attacks from land, sea, and air, witnesses report – as it happened Refugee camps under fire across region according to reports The Guardian - AU · Jun 7, 2024
In a West Bank refugee camp, Israel's raids fuel the militancy it tries to stamp out An Israeli army raid in April set off a near three-day gunbattle with Palestinian militants The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2024
Israel’s opposition leader urges Netanyahu to accept ceasefire proposal – as it happened It comes after Israeli PM’s comments appeared to contradict a ceasefire plan Joe Biden presented as Israeli-endorsed The Guardian - AU · Jun 1, 2024
French President Macron Ready To Recognize Palestinian State With Reforms French President Macron expresses willingness to recognize a Palestinian state, contingent on reforms within the Palestinian Authority, aligning with other... Top News · May 29, 2024
Spanish FM Albares: Recognising the state of Palestine 'a matter of pure humanity' Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez met with Palestinian Authority prime minister Mohammad Mustafa and leading officials from several Middle Eastern countries in Madrid on Wednesday after Spain, Ireland and Norway recognised a Palestinian state. Although the diplomatic move by the three Western European nations on Tuesday was slammed by Israel… France 24 · May 29, 2024
Palestinian Minister Hails European Countries' State Recognition The move by Spain, Ireland and Norway to recognise the State of Palestine will give a major boost to the cause, the Palestinian Authority's health minister said Wednesday, urging other European countries to follow suit. International Business Times · May 29, 2024
How Israel uses financial control as a tool of collective punishment against Palestine Israel’s finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, announced on May 22 that Israel will withhold Palestinian tax revenues from the Palestinian Authority in the West Bank “until further notice”. The move came on the same day that Norway, Spain and Ireland announced that they will recognise a Palestinian state. The Conversation · May 29, 2024
Ireland, Norway and Spain recognise Palestine. What has that changed? Now 146 out of 193 UN members recognise Palestine, but what does that mean for Palestinians? Al Jazeera · May 28, 2024
Palestinian Officials Say Dozens Killed In Israeli Strikes On Rafah The health ministry in the Hamas-run territory said in a statement that the strikes "claimed the lives of 35 martyrs and left dozens injured, most of them children and women". Latin Times · May 27, 2024
Palestinian officials seek Australian help with building ‘democratic institutions’ amid statehood talks Head of Palestinian delegation says support of statehood ‘should not be lip service’ as other countries prepare to formally recognise state The Guardian - AU · May 27, 2024
The ICC arrest request is a fire alarm for Israel. Will it take heed? This is a moment of extreme crisis for Israel. Resorting to calling the ruling ‘antisemitic’, as Netanyahu did, won’t cut it The Guardian - US · May 23, 2024
Opinion split after three European countries recognise Palestinian state Reaction has been sharply divided since three European countries said they would officially recognise the state of Palestine, more than seven months into the devastating Gaza war. While Israel responded with fury, Palestinian authorities have hailed the move as historic – and urged France to follow suit. Radio France Internationale · May 23, 2024
Israel grapples with postwar options for Gaza as Hamas regroups Hamas is still putting up a fight after seven brutal months of war with Israel, regrouping in some of the hardest-hit areas in northern Gaza and resuming rocket attacks into nearby Israeli communities The Independent UK · May 23, 2024
PM defends response to ICC arrest warrant request – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · May 23, 2024
The Conversation · May 22, 2024 Norway, Ireland, Spain recognise Palestinian statehood: what this means for Middle East peace – expert Q&A Norway, Ireland and Spain have all announced plans to recognise the state of Palestine on May 28. The move has drawn harsh criticism from Israel, which has withdrawn its ambassadors from the three countries.
Top News · May 22, 2024 Hamas Welcomes Norway, Ireland, Spain Recognition Of Palestinian State Norway, Ireland, and Spain's recognition of a Palestinian state is welcomed by Hamas and the Palestinian Authority, signaling growing international support...
The Independent UK · May 22, 2024 Mapped: Which countries recognise Palestine as a state? Out of 193 UN member states, 147 recognise the state of Palestine – as Britain, Australia and Canada take action
International Business Times · May 22, 2024 Which Countries Recognise Palestinian State? Israel's more than seven-month war in Gaza since the October 7 attack has revived a global push for Palestinians to be given a state of their own.
The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2024 ‘Only Hamas can defend us’: Israeli raids and Fatah failures boost support in West Bank Settler attacks and arrests of Hamas supporters create climate of fear and distrust in ruling Fatah party
France 24 · May 19, 2024 Gantz threatens to quit Israeli war cabinet over postwar plans for Gaza Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is under mounting pressure from his own War Cabinet and his country's closest ally over postwar plans for Gaza, even as the war with Hamas shows no sign of ending.
WEKU · May 16, 2024 Israel has no plan for Gaza after Hamas rule, the Israeli defense chief says Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant's harsh public critique of Israel's war strategy set off a political firestorm that could threaten Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's hold on power.
International Business Times · May 15, 2024 Palestinian Statehood Key To Arab Plans For Post-war Gaza As Israel keeps up its campaign against Hamas, Arab leaders are mapping out ways to support post-war Gaza, placing one major condition on their involvement: a pathway to Palestinian statehood.
Axios · May 13, 2024 Israel proposes Palestinian Authority unofficially operate Rafah crossing This is first time since October 7th that Israel has agreed to discuss the Palestinian Authority's involvement in governing the Gaza Strip.
Top News · May 13, 2024 Israeli Activists Disrupt Humanitarian Aid Shipment To Gaza Israeli activists intercept humanitarian aid for Gaza, worsening the dire situation in the enclave. Crisis deepens as residents struggle to access basic ne...
The Guardian - US · May 10, 2024 UN general assembly votes to back Palestinian bid for membership Assembly votes 143 to nine, with 25 abstentions, signalling Israel’s growing isolation on the world stage