Keywords: Israeli Palestinian Conflict


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......

Israel clashes with Macron over West Bank remarks at UN

A new diplomatic dispute has erupted between Israel and France after President Emmanuel Macron addressed the situation in the West Bank and Gaza during the United Nations General Assembly, prompting a sharp response from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office. Netanyahu’s office described......

Smotrich announces approval of 1,516 new settlement units in the West Bank

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced Thursday that authorities had approved plans for the construction of 1,516 new housing units in Israeli settlements across the occupied West Bank. In a statement posted on X, Smotrich said the project would pave the way for the establishment of three......

Ben-Gvir calls for intensified targeted killings in Gaza

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has called for a significant escalation of targeted killings in Gaza, arguing that dozens of operations should be carried out every night. According to reports cited by the Financial Times, Ben-Gvir made the remarks during a podcast appearance with......

UN warns of a dangerous turning point in the West Bank amid rising violence and settlement activity

The United Nations has warned that the situation in the occupied West Bank is reaching a “dangerous turning point” as settler violence, displacement, demolitions and Israeli settlement activity continue to intensify. During a United Nations Security Council briefing, UN Deputy Coordinator......

Turkish foreign minister to attend OSCE ministerial meeting in Vienna

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is set to participate in the 32nd Ministerial Council Meeting of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), scheduled for December 4–5 in Vienna. The gathering will be hosted by Finland, the OSCE chair for 2025. During the meeting, Fidan......

Rubio cautions Israel on West Bank annexation amid Gaza ceasefire efforts

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has urged Israel to reconsider annexing parts of the West Bank, warning that such a move could undermine the fragile Gaza ceasefire and derail ongoing peace efforts. Speaking before his departure to Israel, Rubio emphasized that annexation “at this time …......

Israeli forces maintain deadly strikes in Gaza despite ceasefire agreement

Israeli forces have continued their deadly strikes in Gaza despite a recently brokered ceasefire, leaving Palestinians in a state of despair. Hospitals in Gaza have reported receiving 13 bodies and eight wounded individuals within the past 24 hours, underscoring the ongoing violence. Ceasefire overshadowed......

France formally recognizes Palestinian state as Macron calls for Gaza war to end

At a United Nations summit, French President Emmanuel Macron made a groundbreaking announcement that France officially recognizes the State of Palestine. This decision, hailed as a historic moment in French foreign policy, signals a significant shift in Western engagement with the Israeli-Palestinian......