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Palestinian Student Activist Mohsen Mahadawi Released in the USA

A Palestinian student who led pro-Palestinian protests at the prestigious American university Columbia in New York has been released after a judge ordered it.

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

Abbas Urges Hamas to Free Hostages, Calls for Aid to Gaza

The President of the Palestinians on the West Bank urges the Islamist movement Hamas to release all hostages. Demands are made on Israel to allow aid deliveries to reach the population of Gaza.

Gaza Ceasefire Talks in Egypt: Multi-Year Peace Proposal Discussed

New mediation talks on a possible end to the war in Gaza appear to be taking place in Egypt. The mediators are reported to have presented a framework for a multi-year ceasefire.

Columbia Student Activist Arrested, Faces Deportation from the USA

A philosophy student at the prestigious Columbia University in New York, who has organized pro-Palestinian demonstrations, has been arrested and risks being deported from the USA.

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 Proposes $1.5 Billion for Palestinian Reconstruction Efforts

The EU Commission proposes equivalent to 17 billion kronor in support for Palestinian reconstruction. "The EU remains fully committed to the two-state solution", says Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas.