Politics
Australia will formally recognize the State of Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in September, marking a significant diplomatic shift for a nation traditionally aligned with Israel. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the decision on Monday, calling a two-state solution “humanity’s......
Norway’s government has directed its sovereign wealth fund, the largest in the world valued at $2 trillion, to reevaluate its holdings in Israeli companies accused of complicity in human rights violations during the ongoing Gaza conflict. This move comes after reports linked some investments to......
French President Emmanuel Macron has denounced Israel's proposed expansion into Gaza as a "grave and unprecedented disaster" and called for an immediate, permanent ceasefire. Speaking to BFMTV on Monday, August 11, Macron criticized the Israeli cabinet’s recent announcement of a military......
Three-quarters of United Nations member states have recognized or plan to recognize Palestinian statehood, signaling a significant shift in international policy amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. Australia became the latest country to pledge its support, announcing its intent to back Palestinian......
China has sharply criticized Israel’s plans to place Gaza City under military control, labeling the territory “an integral part of the Palestinian homeland” and urging an immediate halt to the initiative. Beijing urges restraint and peace Speaking on Friday, Chinese Foreign Ministry......
Israel’s Security Cabinet has approved a plan to take over Gaza City, marking a major escalation in the country’s 22-month offensive, which began in response to Hamas' October 2023 attack. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office confirmed the decision early Friday, sparking international......
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer urged Israel on Friday to reverse its plan to take control of Gaza City, calling the move "wrong" and warning it would exacerbate the ongoing conflict. “This action will do nothing to end this conflict or secure the release of the hostages,”......
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seeking security cabinet approval for a phased military plan to seize full control of the Gaza Strip, a move that could displace up to one million Palestinians over the next five months. The proposal, reported by Israeli media, includes a military offensive......
Canada has airdropped over 21,600 pounds of humanitarian aid to Gaza as part of an urgent response to the escalating humanitarian crisis in the territory. The operation, carried out by the Canadian Armed Forces using a CC-130J Hercules aircraft, underscores the country’s growing involvement in......
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan called for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza and renewed support for a Palestinian state based on the 1967 borders during a trilateral summit in Istanbul. The meeting included Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Libyan Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah and focused......
Slovenia has become the first European Union member state to enforce an arms embargo against Israel, citing Tel Aviv’s actions in Gaza as violations of international law. The decision, announced by Prime Minister Robert Golob, aims to halt the violence in Gaza, which the Slovenian government has......
The French Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Noël Barrot, has called for the immediate cessation of activities by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), an organization backed by the United States and Israel. Speaking during a visit to Cyprus on July 31, Barrot condemned the foundation’s......
The Portuguese government has announced plans to consult the president and Parliament regarding the recognition of the State of Palestine at the upcoming United Nations General Assembly in September. According to a statement released Thursday by Prime Minister Luis Montenegro’s office, the recognition......
