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Colombia Opens Embassy in Jerusalem as Abelardo de la Espriella Restores Ties With Israel

Colombia’s decision to establish its embassy in Jerusalem marks a significant shift in its diplomatic relationship with Israel, signaling a sharp departure from the policy pursued by former president Gustavo Petro and placing the new administration at odds with the prevailing international consensus......

Mahmoud Abbas Postpones Palestinian Parliamentary Elections to September 2027

RAMALLAH, Palestine — Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has postponed parliamentary elections originally scheduled for November 28, 2026, and set a new date of September 11, 2027, for both legislative and presidential elections, according to an official decree reported by the Palestinian news......

Hamas Backs Palestinian Election Delay as Political Realignment Takes Shape

Hamas has welcomed the postponement of Palestinian elections until September 2027, a decision that could reshape the political landscape by giving rival factions additional time to reorganize, rebuild public support and negotiate new alliances. The movement’s endorsement comes after Palestinian......

UK keeps Jerusalem consulate open as diplomatic mission

The United Kingdom will keep its diplomatic facility in East Jerusalem open but transform it into the UK Mission, Jerusalem, following discussions with the Israeli government, Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said on Thursday. The decision came as an Israeli deadline for the closure of the British Consulate......

France and Spain face strong antisemitism perceptions in new Israeli survey

Three years after the October 7, 2023 attacks, Israeli perceptions of Europe appear to have undergone a significant transformation, with concerns about antisemitism now closely intertwined with a broader reassessment of the continent's political and cultural proximity. A 2026 survey conducted by......

UN rapporteur calls for international protection forces in Gaza and the West Bank

UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese has called for the deployment of international protection forces in the Gaza Strip, the West Bank and East Jerusalem, arguing that stronger international action is needed amid continuing violence and allegations of violations against Palestinians. In a statement......

Netanyahu government challenges Supreme Court order, reigniting Israel’s judicial crisis

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government has signaled it may resist a Supreme Court order concerning a media regulatory body, reopening a politically sensitive dispute over judicial authority that has previously destabilized Israel’s domestic politics. The confrontation comes as tensions......

Eighteen countries condemn Somaliland’s plan to open representation in Jerusalem

A group of eighteen countries has strongly condemned Somaliland’s reported decision to open a diplomatic representation in Jerusalem, describing the move as a violation of international law and a threat to regional stability. In a joint statement, foreign ministers from countries including Türkiye,......

Israeli court postpones Netanyahu hearings amid security concerns

An Israeli court has approved the postponement of scheduled hearings involving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in his ongoing corruption trial, citing exceptional circumstances linked to the current regional situation. The Jerusalem District Court agreed to cancel three hearings planned for this week,......