Tag: Israel-Palestine conflict

Monday, October 13th 2025 - 20:22 UTC
Gaza: World leaders gather at Sharm el-Sheik to sign ceasefire deal

During a summit at the Egyptian city of Sharm el-Sheikh, co-chaired by Presidents Abdel Fatah El-Sisi and Donald Trump, bringing together leaders and dignitaries from over 30 nations and organizations, a ceasefire was signed on Monday to end the conflict in the Gaza Strip.
Thursday, October 9th 2025 - 10:50 UTC
Gaza: Deal announced for release of all Israeli hostages

A ceasefire agreement has been reached between Israel and Hamas, accepting the first phase of the US peace plan following mediated talks in Egypt. The deal is expected to be formally signed on Thursday.
Monday, September 22nd 2025 - 23:10 UTC
France joins list of countries recognizing Palestine as a State

The French Government of President Emmanuel Macron officially recognized Palestine's statehood on Monday, following similar decisions by the UK, Canada, Australia, and Portugal the day before. The move was announced at a summit on the two-state solution hosted by France and Saudi Arabia, which was boycotted by both the US and Israel.
Monday, September 22nd 2025 - 23:06 UTC
Is it too late for a Palestinian state? Another naqba is in process?

By Gwynne Dyer - Ten more countries are recognizing Palestine as a sovereign state in the course of this week. That merely brings the total up from 147 to 157, but it’s a big deal nevertheless because for the first time it includes quite a few big, rich Western countries (France, the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia).
Tuesday, August 26th 2025 - 12:41 UTC
Brazil and Israel downgrade diplomatic ties

Brazil and Israel have downgraded their diplomatic relations after a prolonged crisis.
Tuesday, July 29th 2025 - 19:24 UTC
Starmer to recognize Palestinian State unless Israel takes “substantial steps” towards peace

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Tuesday that the United Kingdom would recognize a Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly in September “unless the Israeli government takes substantial steps to end the terrible situation in Gaza, reaches a ceasefire, makes clear that there will be no annexation in the West Bank, and commits to a long-term peace process that delivers a two-state solution.”
Friday, July 25th 2025 - 20:13 UTC
Petro orders all Colombian coal exports to Israel halted

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has ordered the National Navy to intercept and stop any ships carrying coal bound for Israel in response to what he considers to be a genocide in Gaza. Coal exports to Israel had been banned by decree in August 2024, except for pre-existing contracts. However, some government officials apparently disregarded that order.
Thursday, July 24th 2025 - 09:32 UTC
Brazil joins list of plaintiffs against Israel at ICJ

Brazilian authorities announced Wednesday the South American country's formal decision to join South Africa's lawsuit against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing Israel of genocide against the Palestinian people.
Thursday, July 24th 2025 - 09:14 UTC
Israel's Parliament okays annexation of West Bank

Israel's Knesset (parliament) approved a non-binding motion Wednesday calling for the annexation of the West Bank. The initiative, which passed with 71 votes in favor and 13 against, asserts Israel's “natural, historical, and legal right” to the territory, which it refers to as “Judea and Samaria.”
Thursday, July 17th 2025 - 09:35 UTC
Bogotá Summit calls for actions against Israel

The First Emergency Ministerial Summit of the Hague Group, held in Bogotá, Colombia, on Tuesday and Wednesday, concluded with a strong diplomatic stance against what participating nations describe as the “genocide of the Palestinian people.”