The U.S. president's fiery General Assembly speech touched on migration, green energy, and U.N. peace efforts.

A first reaction by Israel was swift, with the initial "salvo" fired by the country's ministry of foreign affairs in the X platform, which refers to "nothing but a reward for jihadist Hamas - emboldened by its Muslim Brotherhood affiliated in the UK"

The Israeli military denies any strategy to “flatten Gaza”, saying the demolitions are aimed at Hamas infrastructure

Through art, the Gaza Biennale global exhibition transcends barriers, carrying Palestinian voices to audiences worldwide and reaffirming their right to be heard—a testament to resilience and the enduring power of creativity. The Greek Pavilion is on view at the Lofos (Hill) Art Project until November 4

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani spoke at a press conference with Palestinian Foreign Minister Varsen Aghabekian Shahin.

A video of the altercation has circulated widely on social media, showing the moment an Israeli is being beat on the ground

Washington has blacklisted three Palestinian NGOs that urged the International Criminal Court to investigate Israel for alleged war crimes in Gaza, deepening tensions over accountability in the conflict

The New York Times reports that Washington has suspended nearly all visa approvals for Palestinian passport holders, blocking travel for study, business and medical care

An ailing and over-stayed leader, Mr. Abbas still leads the internationally recognized Palestinian Authority and cannot be accused of mounting any kind of terrorist activity or armed resistance to the Israeli occupation, quite the contrary

Chancellor Friedrich Merz confirms Germany will not join Western allies in recognizing Palestine at the UN, citing unresolved conditions for statehood and support for a two-state solution

The UN says most victims were shot by Israeli forces while seeking humanitarian aid, marking a sharp rise in casualties since late May

On Tuesday, foreign ministry spokeswoman Lana Zohiou said the content of the now deleted post 'does not represent our country'

Currently, about three-quarters of United Nations member states recognize Palestine as a state, following its declaration of independence in the late 1980s. Since the outbreak of the Gaza conflict, around ten countries have formally recognized Palestine

Lords raise red flags over UK’s push to recognise Palestine

Portugal’s decision comes on the heels of three other countries, Canada, the UK, and France, announcing their intentions to recognize a Palestinian state.

Parolin urged all G7 nations to adopt a united front on the matter, adding that an Israeli-Palestinian dialogue would solve the impasse.

Ongoing war in Gaza, expansion of Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, and statements by Israeli officials about potential annexation of the territory have fueled concerns that the window for a viable Palestinian state may be closing

To date, at least 142 countries have recognized the State of Palestine, according to AFP figures. Ireland, Spain, Norway, and Slovenia made similar declarations earlier in 2024

Macron praised Abbas for his commitments, including support for the two-state solution, condemnation of the October 7 attacks by Hamas, and pledges to assume full administrative responsibility across all Palestinian territories