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UN special envoy arrives in Israel

UN special envoy arrives in Israel

UN special envoy Catherine Colonna arrives in Israel to investigate allegations against Gaza aid agency UNRWA. The representative leading a United Nation’s investigation into allegations against its relief agency in Gaza has arrived in Israel,

China supports ‘full’ UN membership of a Palestinian state: FM

China supports ‘full’ UN membership of a Palestinian state: FM

China's top diplomat on Thursday said Beijing supports "full" United Nations membership of a Palestinian state. "We support Palestine becoming a formal member of the United Nations," foreign minister Wang Yi told journalists at a

Palestinian minister: no ‘miracles’ expected at talks on unified government

Palestinian minister: no ‘miracles’ expected at talks on unified government

Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki said on Wednesday he did not expect "miracles" at talks in Moscow to discuss the formation of a unified Palestinian government and the rebuilding of Gaza. The talks between representatives

Yellen: Israel resuming tax revenue transfers to Palestinian Authority

Yellen: Israel resuming tax revenue transfers to Palestinian Authority

Israel has agreed to resume transferring tax revenues to the Palestinian Authority to fund basic services and bolster the West Bank economy, and money has begun to flow, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on

What would a new Palestinian government in the West Bank mean for the Israel’s war in Gaza?

What would a new Palestinian government in the West Bank mean for the Israel’s war in Gaza?

The Palestinian Authority's prime minister announced his government's resignation on Monday, seen as the first step in a reform process urged by the United States as part of its latest ambitious plans to resolve the

G20 backs two-state solution for Israel and Palestinians

G20 backs two-state solution for Israel and Palestinians

Foreign ministers at the G20 group of nations meeting in Brazil have broadly backed a two-state solution to the conflict in the Middle East, Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira said. There was "virtual unanimity for

Palestinian PM resigns as pressure grows over post-war Gaza plans

Palestinian PM resigns as pressure grows over post-war Gaza plans

Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh announced his resignation on Monday, as the Palestinian Authority looks to build support for an expanded role following Israel's war against the Islamist group Hamas in Gaza. The move comes

Israel’s parliament backs Netanyahu’s opposition to ‘unilateral’ creation of Palestinian state

Israel’s parliament backs Netanyahu’s opposition to ‘unilateral’ creation of Palestinian state

Israel's parliament voted on Wednesday to back Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's declaration opposing the 'unilateral' creation of Palestinian state, following growing international calls for the revival of efforts to reach a two state solution to

White House claims new Palestinian state would be demilitarized

White House claims new Palestinian state would be demilitarized

The United States has confirmed any future Palestinian state will be demilitarized. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in past statements when seemingly accepting a Palestinian state eventually, has always insisted any future state be demilitarized.

Israel strikes Rafah as US vows to block UN resolution on ceasefire

Israel strikes Rafah as US vows to block UN resolution on ceasefire

Israeli strikes across Gaza overnight into Sunday killed at least 18 people, according to medics and witnesses, as the United States said it would veto another draft UN ceasefire resolution. The US, Israel’s top ally,