Palestinian statehood
Smotrich: 'Establishing settlements destroys idea of Palestinian state in our heartland'
Smotrich's comments came at a ceremony celebrating the establishment of a new settlement, called Maoz Tzur, in the Binyamin region of the West Bank.
Am I a Zionist? Why Zionism must remain broader than politics - opinion
'Hamas is finished': Palestinians divided as US-backed Gaza technocratic committee forms
US: We'll withhold Gaza, West Bank funds if Palestine obtains UN seat
France replicates its failure on antisemitism and rewards terror - opinion
While Macron promises unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state, MK Yosef Tayeb warns that the message to the world is dangerous: Terrorism pays.
Macron’s illusions: How his Palestinian push fuels antisemitism, weakens France - opinion
Macron’s push for Palestinian recognition risks strengthening antisemitism in France while weakening the country’s international standing and internal stability.
Ending the conflict: Negotiation is Israel's only path to peace - opinion
UK Ambassador to Israel Simon Walters urges negotiation with Palestinians, stressing that peace is the only way to secure Israel’s future and end the cycle of violence.
DNC blocks resolution calling for recognition of Palestinian statehood, halting Israel arms sales
A Democratic National Committee panel blocked a resolution calling for the suspension of military aid to Israel, reflecting growing divisions within the party.
Accepting left-wing push for Palestinian state 'suicidal,' Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar says
Sa’ar’s statements come after various countries recently announced that they would recognize a Palestinian state under different conditions.
British music festival apologizes after cutting mics of Irish band that displayed Palestinian flag
A British festival has apologized and pledged “a substantial donation” to Palestinian aid after cutting the amplification of an Irish band that displayed a Palestinian flag.
'Recognizing a state, not a government': Belgium's deputy PM urges Palestinian state recognition
“Aren't we united with Europe in opposing what President Vladimir Putin is doing? But that doesn't mean we believe Russia has no right to exist,” he added.
German government calls recognition of Palestinian state 'counterproductive'
Countries including Australia, United Kingdom, France and Canada have recently said they would recognize a Palestinian state under different conditions.
Israel needs an agenda for September's Palestine recognition, not a reaction - editorial
When friends move ahead with recognition, it reflects not only their domestic pressures but also their sense that Israel is not offering a plan others can rally around.
Most Americans believe countries should recognize Palestinian state - poll
In a similar Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted in February 2024, 53% of respondents agreed that Israel's response had been excessive, and 42% disagreed.
