Middle East
Recognizing a Palestinian state: What does it mean and how would it come about?
September 24, 2025
Recognizing a Palestinian state: What does it mean and how would it come about?
Some 160 states have signed up to recognize a Palestinian state. In the last week, the United Kingdom, France, Canada…
Here’s the latest: More UN members recognize Palestinian statehood as conditions worsen in Gaza
September 23, 2025
Here’s the latest: More UN members recognize Palestinian statehood as conditions worsen in Gaza
About 80 percent of the member states in the United Nations General Assembly, so far, have recognized the Palestinian state…
Palestinian Authority president calls on Hamas to “surrender their weapons”
September 23, 2025
Palestinian Authority president calls on Hamas to “surrender their weapons”
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas said Monday that Hamas must have “no role” in governing Gaza in the future and…
France leads a number of nations recognizing Palestinian state amid anger over Israel’s conduct in Gaza war
September 23, 2025
France leads a number of nations recognizing Palestinian state amid anger over Israel’s conduct in Gaza war
United Nations, New York — France and several other Western nations formally declared their recognition of a Palestinian state at…
Israel’s arms sales are still booming. But pressure over its war in Gaza is exacting a cost
September 23, 2025
Israel’s arms sales are still booming. But pressure over its war in Gaza is exacting a cost
London — Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is preparing his nation for, in his words, a “kind of isolation” that…
Canada, Luxembourg, and Portugal announce their recognition of the State of Palestine
September 23, 2025
Canada, Luxembourg, and Portugal announce their recognition of the State of Palestine
Canada, Luxembourg, and Portugal officially announced their recognition of the State of Palestine on Monday during the high-level international conference…
Al-Sharaa will be the first Syrian leader to attend UN General Assembly in six decades
September 22, 2025
Al-Sharaa will be the first Syrian leader to attend UN General Assembly in six decades
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa has arrived in New York ahead of his attendance at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA),…
On the ground in Gaza: Israeli attacks killed at least 50 people yesterday, hospitals say
September 22, 2025
On the ground in Gaza: Israeli attacks killed at least 50 people yesterday, hospitals say
Hospitals in Gaza reported receiving nearly 50 bodies in the first 12 hours of Sunday. More than half arrived at…
Five killed in Israeli strike on Lebanon, but claim some were US citizens is being disputed
September 22, 2025
Five killed in Israeli strike on Lebanon, but claim some were US citizens is being disputed
Five people were killed Sunday by an Israeli air strike on southern Lebanon, according to the Lebanese government, but claims…
With US backing, defiant Netanyahu vows response to countries recognizing Palestinian state
September 22, 2025
With US backing, defiant Netanyahu vows response to countries recognizing Palestinian state
Jerusalem — With the backing of the United States, a defiant Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed a response to…