Palestinian state

How Israel can use soft power without compromising security - opinion

Israel can strengthen its standing in the world without sacrificing its national security.

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convenes a weekly cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem, January 8, 2023
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar meets with Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi in first diplomatic visit to Somaliland on January 6, 2026.

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

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


How Netanyahu should defend Israel at the UN General Assembly - opinion

His defense of Israel from the august podium will be a formidable task.

PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the annual UN General Assembly high-level debate last year. His defense of Israel this year will be a formidable task, says the writer.

Would recognizing Palestine create a functioning Palestinian state? - analysis

With the war, and with no consensus on land, population, or leadership, the path to a real Palestinian state anytime soon remains blocked. Declarations will not change this reality.

 Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas holds a leadership meeting in Ramallah, in the West Bank, April 23, 2025

Palestinian Authority VP requests US to reverse UNGA ban on Abbas in letter to Rubio

Al-Sheikh's letter, which was dated August 30, said that Abbas "categorically condemned violence and terrorism, including the attacks of October 7" in a June 8 letter to Trump.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas addresses the 79th United Nations General Assembly at United Nations headquarters in New York, US, September 26, 2024

Colombia passes secret order institutionalizing Palestine support, Israel opposition

An investigation reveals that Colombian President Gustavo Petro signed a little-known directive institutionalizing support for Palestine, drawing sharp criticism from Jewish leaders.

A man holds a sign that reads "Free Palestine" during a demonstration in support of Colombian President Gustavo Petro in Medellin, Colombia on April 9, 2024

Australia’s unbridled hypocrisy: A colonial project's bias towards Israel's history - opinion

Unlike Australia, whose colonial project rests upon a 200-year history of conquest, the Jewish connection to Israel is ancient and eternal. Our ancestors are buried in Hebron on land Abraham paid for

 Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia November 29, 2024.

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 and Palestine flags on geopolitical Map.