Palestine
After Israel shuts only West Bank gateway to the outside world, Palestinians fear more restrictions
Middle East
September 25, 2025
After Israel shuts only West Bank gateway to the outside world, Palestinians fear more restrictions
Israel’s sudden decision to indefinitely close the sole land crossing giving over 3 million Palestinians in the occupied West Bank…
Palestinian statehood is “a right” and only way to end war in Gaza, UN chief says
Middle East
September 24, 2025
Palestinian statehood is “a right” and only way to end war in Gaza, UN chief says
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called the situation in Gaza “intolerable” and said a two-state solution is the “only way…
The possibility of “self-determination for the Palestinian people is being erased,” Canadian PM says
Middle East
September 24, 2025
The possibility of “self-determination for the Palestinian people is being erased,” Canadian PM says
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said recognizing the Palestinian state is imperative now because the prospect of a two-state solution…
Egypt’s Prime Minister announces beginning of training Palestinian forces
Egypt
September 24, 2025
Egypt’s Prime Minister announces beginning of training Palestinian forces
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced that Egypt has begun training Palestinian security forces, during a meeting on supporting stability in…
Israeli forces push deeper into Gaza City with heavy shelling and explosions reported
Middle East
September 24, 2025
Israeli forces push deeper into Gaza City with heavy shelling and explosions reported
Gaza City — Israeli tanks have moved into multiple neighborhoods of Gaza City over the past 24 hours, with journalists…
Recognizing a Palestinian state: What does it mean and how would it come about?
Middle East
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
Middle East
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”
Middle East
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…
FM affirms seriousness of catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza
Egypt
September 23, 2025
FM affirms seriousness of catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza
CAIRO, Sept 21 (MENA) – Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty has underlined the seriousness of…
FM calls for continued pressure on Israel to reach Gaza ceasefire
Egypt
September 23, 2025
FM calls for continued pressure on Israel to reach Gaza ceasefire
NEW YORK, 21 Sept (MENA) – Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration, and Egyptian Expatriates’ Affairs Badr Abdelatty called for continued…