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.
Am I a Zionist? Why Zionism must remain broader than politics - opinion
'Hamas is finished': Palestinians divided as US-backed Gaza technocratic committee forms
US: We'll withhold Gaza, West Bank funds if Palestine obtains UN seat
Palestinian statehood push undermined US efforts to release Israeli-held funds, envoy says
When asked whether the Palestinian funds that Israel had blocked from transferring would remain on hold indefinitely, Ambassador Mike Huckabee said that everything was “frozen in place”.
Why Netanyahu doesn’t want Macron in Israel - opinion
Netanyahu needs to present the war in Gaza as existential, but Macron's vision presents an alternative path.
Israel considers shutting French consulate in Jerusalem, Paris threatens response - report
Israel's threat to shut France's Jerusalem consulate sparks warnings from Paris, raising tensions ahead of potential recognition of Palestinian statehood.
When terror pays: Global recognition of Palestinian state rewards violence - editorial
As blood is spilled on Jerusalem’s streets, the international community rushes toward a predetermined outcome that ignores these harsh realities.
Ignored complexities: ‘Palestine’ as a many-sided peril for Israel - opinion
A Palestinian state would affect the constantly changing balance of power between Israel and its adversaries, both state and substate (terrorist group) foes.
'Intolerable situation in Gaza,' UK PM Starmer discusses with PA President Abbas in London
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer met PA President Mahmoud Abbas, backing Palestinian statehood at the UN while stressing the need for a Gaza ceasefire, hostages' release, and no role for Hamas.
Denmark: We are not ready to recognize Palestine, Israel does not have recognition veto
"Establishment of a Palestinian state would put Israel's security in jeopardy," FM Gideon Sa'ar told his Danish counterpart in Jerusalem.
France’s dismal colonial history puts it in no position to lecture Israel over Gaza - opinion
Even today, France clings doggedly to its overseas possessions, such as its Pacific Islands territory of New Caledonia. It has employed a variety of measures to ensure its hold over these islands.
My Word: Mideast statements and declarations of intent
Why is it that only when it comes to Israel do foreign politicians and bodies routinely decide what can be built where?
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.
