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France pushes coordinated sanctions on Israel over West Bank violence
France is seeking to increase pressure on Israel through national sanctions over West Bank violence, European diplomats said.
Abbas holding Palestinians hostage with Western help, Fatah opposition figure says - exclusive
Swiss National Council votes against recognizing Palestinian state
How Israel can use soft power without compromising security - opinion
A Palestinian state needs Israel's agreement to exist. It's not a matter of recognition - editorial
Pushing for a two-state solution now is unmoored from reality, as Palestinians have shown no ability or willingness to run a peaceful entity alongside Israel.
Netanyahu: No Palestinian state west of Jordan, weighing annexation
In an interview with the Post, UN Ambassador Danny Danon said that it was "very sad to see serious leaders taking part in this circus."
Palestinian foreign minister says recognition brings independence, sovereignty closer
Countries recognising a Palestinian state this week were taking an irreversible step that preserved the two-state solution.
71% of French, 87% of UK public against Palestinian state recognition without Hamas conditions
Many fear granting a Palestinian state without conditions would legitimize the terror group's actions.
Portugal to recognize a Palestinian state, government says
Portugal will join a handful of other EU members supporting the recognition.
Japan plans not to recognize Palestinian state for now, foreign minister says
"The government has a responsibility to look hard into what will really lead to a two-state solution and to make diplomatic efforts towards that direction," FM Iwaya said.
Huckabee hints: US would respect Israeli sovereignty move in West Bank
US Ambassador Mike Huckabee affirms Washington’s respect for Israeli sovereignty, rejects Palestinian state recognition, and champions Jerusalem as Israel’s undivided capital.
Columbia hires prof. who supported Palestinian 'indigenous resistance' to lead cultural programs
Kahn is meant to “build and lead initiatives that cultivate curiosity, civic purpose, and meaningful dialogue - facilitating student engagement with faculty outside the classroom.”
Voices from the Arab press: Trump, Israel, and Gaza
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
UN overwhelmingly approves Palestinian statehood resolution as Israel calls it 'theatre'
The proposal, initiated by France and Saudi Arabia, was approved as part of the New York conference held in July.
