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Annexation, Gaza, and the UNGA: Israel faces a month of fateful choices
'One must welcome the change in Washington' leadership, Netanyahu says
Rubio: Palestinian state recognition will create more problems, the US has warned
"If you guys do this recognition stuff, it's all fake, it's not even real, if you do it, you're going to create problems," Rubio said.
Macron need not visit Israel in light of Palestinian state recognition, Saar tells French FM
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar told his French counterpart that France’s push for Palestinian state recognition undermines Israel’s security, casting doubt on Macron’s visit.
Gulf countries hold meeting ahead of UNGA that might see declaration of a Palestinian state
Heavyweights such as the UAE and Saudi Arabia are holding meetings and discussions about the region. These have implications for their policy on Israel and Palestinian issues.
Smotrich proposes annexing 82% of West Bank, UAE officials condemn move
The UAE warned Israel that any annexation of the West Bank would constitute a red line for Abu Dhabi that would severely undermine the spirit of the Abraham Accords.
Recognition of Palestinian state would spur sprint towards two-state solution, envoy says
"I think it will be the starting gun for what we hope to be a sprint, not even a march, towards implementing the two-state solution," said Husam Zomlot, the head of the Palestinian Mission in London.
Jewish leaders 'afraid for future of Jews in Belgium' after Palestine state recognition - interview
Joel Rubinfeld, President of the Belgian League Against Antisemitism, spoke of antisemitism within Belgium's political echelon, saying that many parties won't accept meetings with Jewish groups.
Belgium to sign UN declaration backing future recognition of Palestine if conditions are met
Belgium will join the signatories of the New York Declaration, paving the way for a two-state solution, or a Palestinian state co-existing in peace alongside Israel, Prevot said in a post on X.
Israel mulls West Bank annexation in response to int'l moves to recognize Palestinian state
Extension of Israeli sovereignty to the West Bank was on the agenda for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's security cabinet meeting late on Sunday.
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.
