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.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich speaks at the Knesset, March 23, 2026; illustrative.
An illustrative image of an Israeli flag in the shape of a bird.

Am I a Zionist? Why Zionism must remain broader than politics - opinion

An Israeli soldier kneels on rubble in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, December 8, 2025.

'Hamas is finished': Palestinians divided as US-backed Gaza technocratic committee forms

A United Nations vehicle drive past the destroyed United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East's (UNRWA) headquarters, in Gaza City on January 11, 2026.

US: We'll withhold Gaza, West Bank funds if Palestine obtains UN seat


UK's Starmer recognizes Palestinian state despite strong opposition from Israel, US

Portugal and France are also set to recognize a Palestinian state, while Canada and Australia formally recognized the state along with Starmer.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, July 28, 2025.

US says UN ceasefire demand would leave Hamas free to strike again

The US slammed a UN resolution backing Palestinian statehood, warning it ignores Hamas terror, fails to demand hostage releases, and creates a false equivalence between Israel and Hamas.

Morgan Ortagus speaks onstage during 2024 Concordia Annual Summit at Sheraton New York Times Square on September 25, 2024 in New York City.

British, Australian, Canadian, French Jewish groups decry recognition of Palestinian state

Jewish groups warned that the expected moves by their governments to recognize a Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly this week would embolden extremists.

 A man holds a placard reading "Free Palestine" in Paris, France, during a demonstration, to protest after Israel seized the British-flagged yacht, Madleen was aiming to deliver a symbolic amount of aid to Gaza, June 9, 2025.

How far has Israel fallen? Netanyahu dragged Israel into complete isolation - opinion

It has long been a Netanyahu mantra that Israel must stand against a hostile world, alone if necessary. Through his own government’s missteps, he has brought Israel to the brink of true isolation.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the opening of the Knesset Museum, Jerusalem, August 11, 2025; illustrative.

UK to reportedly recognize a Palestinian state as early as this weekend

It is estimated that this will occur after Trump's visit to the UK is completed.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, July 28, 2025.

Irwin Cotler: Canada's recognition of Palestine is the wrong approach to regional peace

Former Canadian justice minister Irwin Cotler warns of a world without accountability and how Israel is failing in its relationship with Canada.

 Irwin Cotler participates in the Organization of American States (OAS) news conference with a panel of independent international experts who will present their conclusions and recommendations on "whether crimes against humanity have been committed in Venezuela, in Washington, US, May 29, 2018.

Luxembourg will recognize a Palestinian state with France, UK at UNGA

Prime Minister Luc Frieden and Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel reportedly told a parliamentary commission that they would recognize a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly.

Luxembourg's Prime Minister Luc Frieden poses for a photo with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and Netherlands' Prime Minister Dick Schoof during the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Heads of State and Government summit in The Hague, Netherlands, June 25, 2025.

The Middle East's 'week of chaos' may have lasting regional ramifications - analysis

So many important events happened in the past week over the past week that it is not clear how it will be remembered, but there may be several regional trends which are reshaped by the events.

Blasts heard in Doha, Qatar, September 9, 2025.

Germany to back France-led two-state solution to Israel-Palestine conflict, Bloomberg News reports

Germany is reportedly planning to support a United Nations resolution on Friday adopting the declaration, led by France and Saudi Arabia.

United Nations Security Council holds a session following Israel's security cabinet's decision to take control of Gaza City, August 10, 2025.

Canada is evaluating ties with Israel after Qatar attack, foreign minister says

Anand reiterated that Canada considered the attack to be unacceptable, especially given Qatari attempts to facilitate peace in the Middle East.

Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand addresses the media at a press conference after a meeting with foreign ministers from Canada, Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Iceland at the Finnish Nature Centre Haltia in Espoo, Finland August 19, 2025.