Malta

Malta to formally recognize Palestinian state at UN assembly, PM says

The wife of former Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat lived on the island for several years.

People rally in front of the United Nations headquarters during a "Stop Starving Gaza Now" protest amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in New York City, US, July 25, 2025.
A screenshot from a drone video shows people gathering at the port of Ermoupolis during the departure of two sailing boats, Electra and Oxygen, part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, on Syros island, Greece, September 14, 2025.

Gaza-bound Flotilla reaches Italian island, 2,000 km. from Gaza

Lorries with aid loads for delivery into Gaza arrive at Larnaca Port, Cyprus, June 26, 2024.

Cyprus dispatches 1,200 metric tons of aid for Gaza, says distribution under UN watch

Malta's Prime Minister Robert Abela attends a European Union and Western Balkans leaders' summit, in Brussels, Belgium December 13, 2023

Malta to recognize Palestinian state in September


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Greta Thunberg blames Israel for drone strike on Gaza aid ship

In the video, the climate activist stated that she had planned to board the ship on a mission with the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC).

 Climate activist Greta Thunberg takes part in the Stop Israel demonstration against Israel's participation in the 68th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) in Malmo, Sweden, May 9, 2024.

NGO says Malta blocking access to Gaza-bound aid ship hit by drones

The Maltese government claimed that the ship's crew had denied its assistance, and that the ship's captain was continuing to refuse to allow a surveyor and Malta police on board.

Screen capture of the "Freedom Flotilla" struck by drone off coast of Malta, May 2, 2025.

Malta investigates neutrality breach after Israeli plane seen in airspace before flotilla attack

Malta opened an investigation into an Israeli plane recorded in airspace before a flotilla attack by a Gazan activist.

 Graffiti is seen on the hull of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition ship 'Handala' as activists prepare to sail for Gaza. Malta August 16, 2024.

'Freedom flotilla' to Gaza claims targeted by drone, issues SOS - report

Unconfirmed Arab media reports attributed the strike to Israel. 

Screen capture of the "Freedom Flotilla" struck by drone off coast of Malta, May 2, 2025.

Hunter-Gatherers crossed 100 km of open sea to settle ancient Malta

Archaeologists find evidence that hunter-gatherers crossed over 100 kilometers of open sea to reach Malta 8,500 years ago.

 Malta’s coastline.

Spain to lobby EU on Palestinian statehood, as UN weighs membership

"We want to stop the humanitarian disaster in Gaza and help kickstart a political peace process leading to the realization of the two-state solution as early as possible," a spokeswoman said.

 Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez attends a joint news conference with Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, at Moncloa Palace in Madrid, Spain April 26, 2023.

Spain, Ireland, Malta, Slovenia agree to work towards Palestinian state recognition

Since 1988, 139 out of 193 United Nations member states have recognized Palestinian statehood.

SPAIN'S PRIME Minister Pedro Sanchez (left) and Belgium's Prime Minister Alexander De Croo meet with PA head Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah last week.

Seven Syrians face terror-related charges in Malta

They all pleaded not guilty and were remanded in custody at the end of the hearing. They did not ask for bail.

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Battlefield strength swiftest way to Ukraine peace – UK Foreign Secretary

"Giving the Ukrainians the tools they need to finish the job is the swiftest -- indeed the only –- path to peace," Cleverly wrote.

 Zoya Mykolaivna, 84, removes debris in front of her apartment at a residential building damaged by a Russian military strike, amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine, in Kherson, Ukraine January 25, 2023.

Enhancing ‘tikkun olam’: CER Prize celebrates forces for good

EDUCATIONAL AFFAIRS: The award winners were invited to visit Israel to meet with tech startups.

 AWARD WINNERS Veronica Celis Vergara and Nina Patrick, along with past winners at this week’s ceremony