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Macron redraws Europe’s diplomatic map by recognition of the State of Palestine pledge
The move reflects France’s strategic recalibration amid rising domestic pressures, European fragmentation over Gaza and a widening rift with Washington.
Media coverage fails to provide the facts
While the conflict between Israel and Palestinians rages on the real battle is for public opinion
Abbas, Netanyahu march in historic Paris rally
Unlikely scenes at a historic march in Paris against terrorism as Palestine’s Mahmoud Abbas and Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu march together.
No incentive for peace talks despite end to Gaza war
Despite the ceasefire taking effect, there seems to be little incentive for both Israel and Palestine to continue peace and statehood talks.
Pope Francis prays at West Bank wall, calls for Middle East peace
On his three-day trip to the Middle East, Francis delighted his Palestinian hosts by referring to the "state of Palestine".
Israel to approve prisoner deal with Palestine
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has urged his cabinet to approve the release of 104 Arab prisoners.
Israel pushes settlement plans ahead
Israel moved ahead with plans to build 3 000 settler homes in one of the most sensitive areas of the West Bank.
Israel’s Peres ready to resume negotiations with Abbas
Israeli president, Shimon Peres has sad that he is sure the country can reach a peace deal with Palestinian leader Mahmud Abbas.
Palestinian factions call truce in new government
Rival Palestinian factions Fatah and Hamas have agreed to form a new unity government in the West Bank and Gaza which will be headed by Mahmoud Abbas.
Egypt-Israel soldier swap set to take place at night
Israel is wrapping up preparations to release 550 Palestinian prisoners in the final phase of a swap with Hamas militants.
Benetton in hot water over Unhate ad campaign
Italian clothes company Benetton has pulled a photo montage showing the pope kissing a leading imam from its new global ad campaign, Unhate.
Palestine UN bid soldiers on despite Security Council failure
Palestine has vowed to continue its quest for full UN membership despite facing a setback at the Security Council and a possible veto from the US.
Abbas: Palestine, Arab world erred on 1947 partition
Palestine’s President Abbas says the Arab world erred in rejecting the UN’s 1947 plan to partition Palestine into a Palestinian and a Jewish state.
South Africa throws weight behind Palestinians’ UN bid
Palestine’s bid to become a full member of the UN has received the full backing of South Africa, which has called for a speedy decision on the matter.
Iran rejects Palestinian UN bid
Iran has rejected the Palestinians’ UN statehood bid, saying any deal that accepted the existence of Israel would leave a "cancerous tumour" forever.