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With the UK and France moving toward recognising Palestine, will Australia now follow suit?

One of the smallest and most exclusive clubs in the world belongs to states. The US Department of State puts the number of independent recognised states at 197, while others count 200.

The Conversation

What does recognising Palestine as a state actually mean?

IN FOCUS: Starmer said he made the move ‘in the face of the growing horror in the Middle East’ after Israel failed to meet demands, including agreeing to a ceasefire in Gaza. But what does that mean in practice? Tara Cobham and Bryony Gooch explain

The Independent UK

Israeli settler kills Palestinian teacher who helped make Oscar-winning film

Odeh Muhammad Hadalin played a key role in supporting the production of No Other Land, which captured the impact of Israeli military and settler violence on his West Bank community

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Israeli Settlers Attack West Bank Christian Village

Israeli settlers attacked the Palestinian Christian village of Taybeh in the occupied West Bank overnight, torching cars and spray-painting threatening graffiti, a witness and the Palestinian Authority said Monday.

International Business Times

Macron faces backlash from US and Israel over recognition of Palestine

The move to formalise France's recognition of Palestine, announced on Thursday, sparked immediate backlash from Israel and the US, while it was welcomed by several European and Arab leaders.

Euronews

France to recognise Palestinian statehood, defying US-Israel backlash

France faces sharp criticism from Israel and the US after announcing plans to recognise Palestinian statehood, in a bold move to revive peace efforts.

Radio France Internationale

France to recognise Palestinian state at UN general assembly, Macron says

French president announced decision on X, saying he hoped it would bring ‘lasting peace’ to Middle East

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Top court revives lawsuits against Palestinian authorities from US victims

Supreme Court has revived lawsuits against Palestinian authorities from Americans killed or wounded in Middle East.

Al Jazeera

Israel approves construction of 22 new settlements in the occupied West Bank

The expansion will include the legalisation of outposts already established by Israeli settlers without official Israeli government approval.

Euronews

Are Palestinian groups in Lebanon about to give up their weapons?

For decades, Palestinian groups have retained arms in Lebanon. Now Mahmoud Abbas and Joseph Aoun say that must end.

Al Jazeera

Children and elderly are dying from starvation in Gaza, says health minister

UN spokesperson says about 90 aid trucks have entered Gaza, but Palestinian Red Crescent says deliveries have not arrived

The Guardian - UK

Minister rejects MPs’ calls for UK to push ahead with Palestinian recognition

French president Emmanuel Macron has suggested France could move towards formal recognition of a Palestinian state in the coming months.

Evening Standard

UK to host Palestinian Authority leader for first time in four years

Keir Starmer is set to host the prime minister of the Palestinian Authority in a first official visit since 2021.

The National (Scotland)

Starmer to host Palestinian Authority leader and show ‘steadfast support’

Sir Keir and Foreign Secretary David Lammy will meet Mohammad Mustafa for the first official visit since 2021.

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Al Jazeera

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas appoints aide as PLO deputy

Hussein al-Sheikh is a veteran leader of Abbas’s Fatah movement.

Al Jazeera

Palestinian officials vote to create a vice presidency under Mahmoud Abbas

The expectation is that whoever holds the role would be the frontrunner to succeed President Mahmoud Abbas, 89.

Al Jazeera

‘Insulting’: Hamas condemns Abbas’s remarks on Gaza captives

Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas says keeping the captives provides Israel with justification for its attacks on Gaza.

The Guardian - UK

Children in school shelter among 25 killed in wave of Israeli strikes on Gaza

Israel launches wave of airstrikes as Arab negotiators make new ceasefire proposal

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Euronews

EU unveils €1.6bln in aid for Palestinian Authority for West Bank, Gaza projects

More than a third of the money, to be provided over two years, will come as direct budget support to the PA and is aimed at improving financial sustainability, democratic governance and services to help the private sector develop.

The Independent UK

EU announces $1.8 billion aid package for Palestinian Authority

The European Union plans to provide financial aid worth up to $1.8 billion to support the beleaguered Palestinian Authority and fund projects in the West Bank, Jerusalem and war-ravaged Gaza

The Independent UK

Student, 17, from West Bank becomes first Palestinian teenager to die in Israeli prison

Walid Ahmad is 63rd Palestinian prisoner to die in Israeli custody since start of war on Gaza

International Business Times

Fatah Urges Hamas To Cede Power To Safeguard 'Palestinians' Existence'

Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas's Fatah movement called on its Islamist rivals Hamas on Saturday to relinquish power in order to safeguard the "existence" of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.

Al Jazeera

As Israeli tanks roll into Jenin, Palestinians prepare for lengthy invasion

Residents of Jenin face an uncertain future as military attacks intensify, forcing families to flee their homes.

The Independent UK

Who are the Palestinian prisoners released in exchange for Israeli hostages?

Israel has released 369 Palestinian prisoners and detainees in the latest exchange for Israeli hostages captured by Hamas, as the fragile ceasefire held after a standoff over aid deliveries

Fortune

Trump’s proposal of U.S. developing Gaza into ‘Middle East Riviera’ draws global outrage

Trump's plan could put tens of thousands of American soldiers on the ground in Gaza defending Israel's security—with no end of an occupation in sight.

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