Palestinian state

Why Somaliland meets the legal test for statehood and Palestine does not - opinion

Israel’s move may prove, in the context of Somaliland, to be a turning point enabling its recognition by other countries, while realizing its right to self-determination.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar meets with Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi in first diplomatic visit to Somaliland on January 6, 2026.
An illustrative photo of Hamas terrorists with hostage demonstrations in the background.

Hamas's low-quality, 'harmless' manifesto should raise the alarm for all of us on Gaza - comment

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks to the media during a press conference following a shooting at Bondi Beach, at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, December 14, 2025

J’accuse: Australia’s recognition of Palestinian statehood led to Bondi Beach - opinion

 German Chancellor Friedrich Merz speaks during an industrial sector association BDI event in Berlin, Germany, June 23, 2025.

Germany sees reality: Why a Palestinian state is no longer realistic - opinion


A dangerous mistake: Recognizing ‘Palestine’ now is a gift to Hamas - opinion

The United Nations' move to recognize a Palestinian state sends a clear message that terrorism works.

HUSAM ZOMLOT, the head of the Palestinian Mission to the UK, holds up a plaque in a ceremony following Britain’s formal recognition of a Palestinian state, on Monday, in London.

'Israel is trying to blow up the Middle East,' Russian FM Lavrov alleges at UNGA

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov also accused Israel of attempting to bury “UN decisions on the creation of a Palestinian state.”

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov speaks during a press conference after addressing the 80th United Nations General Assembly, September 27, 2025.

Iran 'snapback' sanctions reimposed, E3 confirms, Russian FM accuses Israel of 'blowing up' region

'Hamas has no regrets of Oct. 7,' terror leader says • IDF asserts control of over half of Gaza City • Trump says he had good talks with Netanyahu on Gaza

IDF troops operate in the Gaza Strip on September 27, 2025.

French ambassador: 'Recognizing Palestine basis for Arab countries normalize with Israel' - KAN

Journès described how he believes the ongoing war and surrounding diplomatic turmoil could add up to something positive, explaining that “Israel can turn this status into a victory.”

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a joint press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron in Jerusalem, October 24, 2023.

New Zealand says it will not recognize Palestinian state at this time

The Foreign Minister of New Zealand announced that New Zealand will not recognize a Palestinian state.

New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., September 26, 2025

How the UNGA earned applause and ensured the Israeli-Palestinian conflict will continue

NATIONAL AFFAIRS: France, Turkey, Jordan, and Qatar stripped this conflict of context, ignored Hamas’s role, and turned the UN into a stage for symbolism divorced from reality.

French President Emmanuel Macron is seen at the UN General Assembly.

'Remember Oct. 7': Israel launches interactive billboard campaign in New York amid PM's UNGA speech

The Prime Minister's Office and Spokesperson's unit initiated a public diplomacy campaign in New York City with billboards, including QR codes, on billboards and trucks around the UN HQ and Times Sq.

Prime Minister's Office launches public diplomacy campaign including trucks with billboards to commemorate Hamas's October 7 massacre, September 26, 2025.

Multiple nations announce joint coalition to provide financial aid to the Palestinian Authority

Twelve nations have formed the Emergency Coalition for the Financial Sustainability of the Palestinian Authority to address an "urgent financial crisis."

An illustration of a Palestinian flag over a pile of US Dollar bills.

Netanyahu to use visual props at UN General Assembly to refocus world on October 7

Prime Minister Netanyahu plans to use visual aids in his UN speech to refocus attention on the October 7 massacre, amid rising tensions with Trump and growing Palestinian state recognition.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen with hostage posters (illustrative)

Recognition without protection: Does the West owe Israel security guarantees? - comment

After the leaders of Western countries proclaimed recognition of a Palestinian state, they should ensure Israel's safety and survival are more than guaranteed.

Palestinian Ambassador to the UN Riyad Mansour (L) takes his seat at the start of a United Nations Security Council meeting on Gaza and the Middle East, at UN headquarters in New York City on March 18, 2025.