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Major west bank settlement project sparks global condemnation

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for the acceleration of a major settlement project in the West Bank, aiming to build 3,400 housing units in the E1 area and formally annex the occupied Palestinian territory. The announcement has drawn strong international criticism. Smotrich, a far-right......

UK protest over Palestine action ban aims to double turnout

Organisers of protests supporting the banned group Palestine Action have announced plans for a larger demonstration in London on 6 September, aiming to recruit 1,000 participants—double the previous turnout. Last Saturday, 532 people were arrested at Parliament Square for holding placards opposing......

Air traffic controller suspended at Paris-CDG after saying “Free Palestine” to El Al crew

A French air traffic controller at Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle Airport has been suspended after reportedly saying “Free Palestine” during a radio exchange with the crew of an El Al flight. The incident occurred on Monday morning during a flight departing from the French capital, the Ministry......

EU, UK, and Japan demand action to prevent famine in Gaza

The European Union, the United Kingdom, and Japan have issued a joint call for immediate action to address an unfolding humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, warning of a famine that has reached alarming proportions. In a statement signed by the EU’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and foreign......

Australia to recognize Palestinian state at UN General Assembly in September

Australia will formally recognize the State of Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in September, marking a significant diplomatic shift for a nation traditionally aligned with Israel. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the decision on Monday, calling a two-state solution “humanity’s......

Global momentum grows for Palestinian statehood amid Gaza war

Three-quarters of United Nations member states have recognized or plan to recognize Palestinian statehood, signaling a significant shift in international policy amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. Australia became the latest country to pledge its support, announcing its intent to back Palestinian......

Over 200 pro-Palestinian activists arrested during protest in London

London, August 9, 2025 — More than 200 demonstrators linked to the pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action were arrested in central London on Saturday during a large protest opposing the recent ban of the organization, which the UK government has classified as a terrorist group. The arrests took......

China condemns Israel’s Gaza occupation plan, calls for ceasefire

China has sharply criticized Israel’s plans to place Gaza City under military control, labeling the territory “an integral part of the Palestinian homeland” and urging an immediate halt to the initiative. Beijing urges restraint and peace Speaking on Friday, Chinese Foreign Ministry......

Investigation launched after threatening remarks by Israeli rabbi targeting Macron

French prosecutors have opened an investigation following threatening remarks made against President Emmanuel Macron by an Israeli rabbi in a video posted on YouTube. The Paris prosecutor's office confirmed on Friday that the probe was initiated after reports from French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau......