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1,300 Gazans Still Detained in Israeli Prisons
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1,300 Gazans Still Detained in Israeli Prisons

Over 1,900 Palestinians are released by Israel as part of the peace agreement with Hamas. Some are convicted of having killed Israelis – but the large majority have been imprisoned without either charges or trial
Trump Announces Start of Second Phase in Gaza Peace Plan
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Trump Announces Start of Second Phase in Gaza Peace Plan

The second phase in the peace plan for Gaza has begun, according to the US President Donald Trump. A fantastic day for the world and for the Middle East, he says as the summit in Egypt begins
Palestinian Leader Criticizes Israel for Hindering Conflict Resolution
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Palestinian Leader Criticizes Israel for Hindering Conflict Resolution

Allegations of corruption, record-low confidence figures and shattered hopes. The Palestinian Authority in the West Bank hopes to get an important role in Gaza the day the war ends, after an increasing number of Western countries have recognized a Palestinian state
Global Reactions to US Peace Plan for Gaza
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Global Reactions to US Peace Plan for Gaza

Cautious hopes and verbal praise were expressed around the world when the USA presented its peace plan for Gaza – which was approved by Israel.
Abbas: Palestinians Committed to Homeland Amid Gaza Struggles
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Abbas: Palestinians Committed to Homeland Amid Gaza Struggles

Despite the continued suffering in Gaza – sooner or later the Palestinians will achieve their own state. This was the message from the Palestinians' president Mahmud Abbas, who at the same time condemned Hamas in his speech to the UN General Assembly
Swedish Minister Downplays Significance of Palestinian State Recognition
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Swedish Minister Downplays Significance of Palestinian State Recognition

The last few days have seen a number of Western countries choose to recognize a Palestinian state. Sweden chose to recognize Palestine as early as 2014 – but Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) is now downplaying the significance of the decision
Netanyahu Heads to UN Asserts No Independent Palestinian State
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Netanyahu Heads to UN Asserts No Independent Palestinian State

Israel will not allow an independent Palestinian state, announces the country's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu before his departure to the UN. Hundreds of demonstrators met him at the airport outside Tel Aviv
More Nations Recognize Palestinian State at UN Assembly
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More Nations Recognize Palestinian State at UN Assembly

Monaco, Belgium, Malta, San Marino and Luxembourg have all recognized a Palestinian state. The recognitions were made by each country from the podium at the UN General Assembly in New York
Macron Declares France Recognizes Palestinian State at UN Assembly
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Macron Declares France Recognizes Palestinian State at UN Assembly

France recognizes a Palestinian state. In line with my country's historical commitment to the Middle East, for peace between Israelis and Palestinians, I declare today that France recognizes the state of Palestine, says President Emmanuel Macron in the UN General Assembly
UK, Canada, Australia, Portugal Recognize Palestine; Israel Responds
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UK, Canada, Australia, Portugal Recognize Palestine; Israel Responds

United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and Portugal recognize Palestine as an independent state, the leaders of the three countries announced on Sunday. The message is welcomed from the Palestinian side – while Benjamin Netanyahu responds harshly that Israel will now expand settlements on the West Bank
UK to Recognize Palestinian State Amid Policy Shift
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UK to Recognize Palestinian State Amid Policy Shift

United Kingdom is expected to officially recognize an independent Palestinian state on Sunday, reports BBC.
Qatar to Review Diplomatic and Economic Ties with Israel
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Qatar to Review Diplomatic and Economic Ties with Israel

A number of Arab and Muslim countries are urging a review of all "diplomatic and economic" relations with Israel. The statement comes after an extraordinary summit in Qatar on Monday
EU Criticizes US Visa Ban on Palestinian Delegates for UN Assembly
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EU Criticizes US Visa Ban on Palestinian Delegates for UN Assembly

USA's decision to deny a visa to the Palestinians' president Mahmud Abbas ahead of the UN General Assembly in September is met with criticism from several quarters.
US Denies Visa for Palestinian President Abbas Ahead of UN Meeting
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US Denies Visa for Palestinian President Abbas Ahead of UN Meeting

USA announces that it denies entry visas for several Palestinian representatives ahead of the upcoming meeting in the UN General Assembly. Among those affected is the Palestinians' president Mahmud Abbas, according to source information
France to Officially Recognize Palestine as an Independent State
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France to Officially Recognize Palestine as an Independent State

United Kingdom will hold an emergency call about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza with Germany and France on Friday. At the same time, France will formally announce its decision to recognize Palestine as an independent state
Abbas Urges Hamas to Surrender Weapons and Release Hostages
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Abbas Urges Hamas to Surrender Weapons and Release Hostages

The President of the Palestinians, Mahmud Abbas, believes that Hamas must hand over its weapons and is urging the deployment of international forces to protect "the Palestinian people".
Abbas and Aoun Agree on Controlling Weapons in Lebanon
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Abbas and Aoun Agree on Controlling Weapons in Lebanon

The Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun have agreed that Palestinian groups will not initiate any attacks against Israel.
Arab League Urges Ceasefire and Aid for Gaza Reconstruction
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Arab League Urges Ceasefire and Aid for Gaza Reconstruction

The situation in Gaza dominated the Arab League's meeting in Baghdad. In a joint statement, the countries demand that the international community puts pressure on the parties to "stop the bloodshed" and contributes to paying for the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip after the war
Palestinian PLO Appoints First Vice President
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Palestinian PLO Appoints First Vice President

A vice president has for the first time ever been appointed for the Palestinian umbrella organization PLO.
Palestinians to Establish Vice Presidential Role
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Palestinians to Establish Vice Presidential Role

Macron Urges Global Recognition of Palestinian State for Peace Plan
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Macron Urges Global Recognition of Palestinian State for Peace Plan

France's president Emmanuel Macron hopes that the country's recognition of a Palestinian state will lead to other countries following suit.
EU's Kaja Kallas Visits Israel and West Bank for Key Talks
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EU's Kaja Kallas Visits Israel and West Bank for Key Talks

Fatah Urges Hamas to Relinquish Control for Palestinian Future
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Fatah Urges Hamas to Relinquish Control for Palestinian Future

The rival Palestinian movement Fatah is urging the terror-labelled Hamas to relinquish power in order to find a possible solution to the conflict in the Middle East.
Israel empties camps – clear escalation
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Israel empties camps – clear escalation

Refugee camps on the West Bank have been emptied of tens of thousands of inhabitants and Israel announces that they are not allowed to return. It is an escalation from Israel's side without a doubt, says political scientist Anders Persson and expert on the conflict
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