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Palestine’s economy teeters on the brink after a year of war and unrelenting destruction

The Palestinian economy has been devastated beyond recognition. Israel’s intense military operations in Gaza have led to unprecedented destruction, wiping out much of the enclave’s essential infrastructure, private property and agricultural resources.

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Palestinian Authority Condemns Israel's Ban On UN Relief Agency

Palestinian Authority and Hamas criticize Israel's ban on UNRWA, highlighting ongoing tensions in the region.

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Cutting off Unrwa would deeply harm Israel’s reputation, says UK minister

Hamish Falconer says legislation under consideration by Knesset is ‘neither in Israel’s interest nor realistic’

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‘Missing in action’: Where has Palestinian Authority been since October 7?

A year of Israel’s war has only intensified Palestinians’ deep-seated disillusion with their political leadership.

Al Jazeera

Palestinians want to choose their own leaders – a year of war has distanced them further from this democratic goal

Over the summer as Israel continued to bombard Gaza, representatives from 14 Palestinian factions, including the two main parties – Hamas and Fatah – met in China. Following the most inclusive talks in years, all the parties agreed to a future unity government and to hold national elections.

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A year after Hamas attack, more continuity than change for the Palestinians and Israel

The rapid pace of unfolding events between Israel and the Palestinians, and more broadly in the Middle East, can make people think change is inevitable.

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Europeans, Arab and Muslim nations launch a new initiative for an independent Palestinian state

A new initiative is underway by European, Arab and Islamic nations to strengthen support for a Palestinian state and its institutions and prepare for a future after the war in Gaza and escalating conflict in Lebanon

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Abbas slams US’s diplomatic support for Israel’s war on Gaza in UN speech

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas says the Palestinian Authority should govern Gaza after Israel’s war is over.

Al Jazeera

Mahmoud Abbas Delivers Anti-Israel Speech At U.N.

Mahmoud Abbas, President of the Palestinian Authority, criticized Israel and faced backlash for his anti-Israel rhetoric and alignment with Hamas.

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Leader of Palestinian Authority denounces Israeli Gaza offensive at UN, insists: 'We will not leave'

The head of the Palestinian Authority has denounced Israel in front of world leaders

The Independent UK

World reacts to UN vote calling on Israel to end Palestinian occupation

UNGA resolution, backed by 124 countries, makes it clear that occupation ‘cannot be allowed to continue any longer’.

Al Jazeera

Australia working to change Palestinian resolution

Australia is working with a number of other countries to try to change a draft UN resolution by the Palestinian Authority which comes to a vote this week.

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At least 20 killed, 450 wounded in fresh wave of Lebanon device explosions

Communication devices used by Lebanon's armed group Hezbollah detonated late Wednesday afternoon across the country's south and in the southern suburbs of the capital Beirut, killing at least 20 people and wounding 450, according to the Lebanese health ministry. The attack comes a day after exploding pagers killed 12 people…

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Israel: 11 months of war have battered the country’s economy

After 11 months of war, Israel is facing its biggest economic challenge in years. Data shows that Israel’s economy is experiencing the sharpest slowdown among the wealthiest countries of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).

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Israeli incursions into the West Bank risk fuelling Palestinian resistance rather than quelling it

As the war in Gaza rages on, the situation in the West Bank has deteriorated. On August 28, Israeli forces began carrying out raids on the cities of Jenin and Tulkarm in the north of the territory, as well as the Al-Far’a refugee camp located slightly further south. The raids…

The Guardian - AU

Middle East crisis: Israeli troops claim five Palestinian militants killed at mosque in West Bank operation – as it happened

Thursday violence follows major raids across the region which saw at least 10 Palestinians killed as part of an operation the military said could last days

Al Jazeera

Israel’s war on the West Bank

Ongoing Israeli attack on locations across northern West Bank highlights Israel’s treatment of the occupied territory.

The Conversation

Palestine has been recognised by more than 140 nations – but not yet Australia. So, what exactly defines a ‘state’?

Is Palestine a state? This long-standing unresolved question has gained considerable diplomatic, legal and political traction this year as Israel’s war in Gaza has ground on with no end in sight.

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Hamas refuses ‘new’ Gaza ceasefire deal as Biden applauds progress

A senior Hamas official on Friday said the group rejected “new conditions” outlined in a Gaza ceasefire plan presented by the United States. US President Joe Biden took a different stance and applauded the talks, adding that an agreement was “closer than ever”. The ceasefire negotiations in Qatar paused on…

Al Jazeera

Israel’s Netanyahu calls occupied West Bank ‘part of our homeland’

In interview with TIME Magazine, Israeli leader defends Gaza war and reiterates opposition to Palestinian sovereignty.

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Abbas Offers Condolences To Hamas Leader After Assassination

Abbas extends condolences to Meshaal after Haniyeh's assassination, highlighting complex Palestinian political dynamics and the need for unity and dialogue...

Al Jazeera

Who is Israel targeting in its attacks on the West Bank?

Israel plays up the threat of ‘terrorism’ in the occupied West Bank to justify collective punishment, Palestinians say.

The Independent UK

Hamas and Fatah agree to form a government. What does it mean and who are these Palestinian groups?

Palestinian factions and bitter foes Hamas and Fatah have signed a declaration in China vowing to form a unity government that would rule over the occupied West Bank and Gaza when the Israel-Hamas war ends

International Business Times

Israel Slams Beijing Deal To Include Hamas In Post-war Gaza Government

Israel swiftly condemned an agreement brokered by China Tuesday which Beijing said would bring Hamas into a "national reconciliation government" for post-war Gaza.

The Conversation

US says it wants Palestinians to have a country of their own – but its actions say otherwise

Spain, Ireland and Norway recognized a Palestinian state in May 2024, bringing the total number of countries that do so to 144.

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