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Qatar to Review Diplomatic and Economic Ties with Israel

Qatar to Review Diplomatic and Economic Ties with Israel

Mon 15 Sept 2025 15:53 CEST

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

EU Criticizes US Visa Ban on Palestinian Delegates for UN Assembly

Sat 30 Aug 2025 16:46 CEST

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

US Denies Visa for Palestinian President Abbas Ahead of UN Meeting

Fri 29 Aug 2025 19:28 CEST

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

France to Officially Recognize Palestine as an Independent State

Thu 24 Jul 2025 20:43 CEST

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

Abbas Urges Hamas to Surrender Weapons and Release Hostages

Tue 10 Jun 2025 10:16 CEST

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

Abbas and Aoun Agree on Controlling Weapons in Lebanon

Wed 21 May 2025 16:20 CEST

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

Arab League Urges Ceasefire and Aid for Gaza Reconstruction

Sat 17 May 2025 13:28 CEST

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

Palestinian PLO Appoints First Vice President

Sat 26 Apr 2025 19:59 CEST

A vice president has for the first time ever been appointed for the Palestinian umbrella organization PLO.

Palestinians to Establish Vice Presidential Role

Palestinians to Establish Vice Presidential Role

Thu 24 Apr 2025 21:16 CEST

Macron Urges Global Recognition of Palestinian State for Peace Plan

Macron Urges Global Recognition of Palestinian State for Peace Plan

Mon 14 Apr 2025 21:01 CEST

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

EU's Kaja Kallas Visits Israel and West Bank for Key Talks

Sun 23 Mar 2025 17:15 CET

Fatah Urges Hamas to Relinquish Control for Palestinian Future

Fatah Urges Hamas to Relinquish Control for Palestinian Future

Sat 22 Mar 2025 14:09 CET

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

Israel empties camps – clear escalation

Sun 23 Feb 2025 15:13 CET

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

Source: New Top Meeting on Trump's Gaza Plan

Source: New Top Meeting on Trump's Gaza Plan

Fri 14 Feb 2025 13:32 CET

Palestinian halt to support for prisoners' families

Palestinian halt to support for prisoners' families

Mon 10 Feb 2025 19:06 CET

The Palestinian Authority (PA) is discontinuing its system of payments to Palestinian families whose relatives have been killed, injured or imprisoned in the conflict with Israel.

Strong Reactions to Trump's Gaza Proposal

Strong Reactions to Trump's Gaza Proposal

Wed 5 Feb 2025 11:24 CET

President Donald Trump's statement about the USA "taking over" war-torn Gaza sparks anger and confusion. "It's difficult to say today what is meant", notes Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party)

Two-state solution "light-years away" as Norway hosts

Two-state solution "light-years away" as Norway hosts

Wed 15 Jan 2025 06:05 CET

When Norway invites to a meeting about a two-state solution in the Israel-Palestine issue, the situation is anything but hopeful. They want a solution that is light-years away, says political scientist and Middle East expert Anders Persson

Hamas Source: Agreement Can Be Reached in Coming Days

Hamas Source: Agreement Can Be Reached in Coming Days

Wed 18 Dec 2024 08:25 CET

A ceasefire in the Gaza Strip seems to be getting closer since Hamas is said to have relinquished several previous demands. We are closer than ever, says a source within the Islamist movement

Reports: Agreement on Ceasefire Near

Reports: Agreement on Ceasefire Near

Tue 17 Dec 2024 15:29 CET

An agreement on a ceasefire in Gaza may be only days away. This is stated by sources within the Israeli government to the news agency Reuters and Israeli media

Hamas and Fatah: To Rule Together in Gaza

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Hamas and Fatah: To Rule Together in Gaza

Tue 3 Dec 2024 09:45 CET

The Palestinian arch-enemies Hamas and Fatah are reported to have agreed on a cooperation to govern the Gaza Strip after the war. From the extreme faction in Israel's government, it is said that the Israeli military will stay for a longer period

Abbas congratulates and hopes for Trump

Abbas congratulates and hopes for Trump

Fri 8 Nov 2024 21:55 CET

France considers new sanctions against settlers

France considers new sanctions against settlers

Thu 7 Nov 2024 20:52 CET

France is considering new sanctions against individuals who enable the expansion of Israeli settlements on the occupied West Bank, says France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot during a visit to the area.

Children killed in Israeli attack on school in Gaza

Children killed in Israeli attack on school in Gaza

Thu 24 Oct 2024 11:43 CEST

An Israeli attack on a school in central Gaza has claimed many lives. At the same time, Gaza's civil defense states that the situation in northern Gaza has become unbearable

Expert: Risk of Third Intifada on the West Bank

Expert: Risk of Third Intifada on the West Bank

Thu 29 Aug 2024 13:23 CEST

Israel is playing a high-stakes game with its ongoing offensive on the West Bank, according to Middle East expert Anders Persson. He sees a risk of a third intifada – and that the Palestinian government on the West Bank collapses