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Smotrich’s Apocalyptic “Decisive Plan”
Notorious both in Israel and abroad, yet beloved as a visionary by his constituencies, Bezalel Smotrich is the far-right leader of Israel’s National Religious...
The Price of Statehood: What Recognition Means for Palestine and Israel
Since 1998, a number of western countries, including Britain, France, Canada, Australia, and Belgium, are said to have been preparing to formally recognize an...
Denied a US Visa, Abbas Speaks to UN by Video
The United Nations General Assembly recently voted to let Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas address world leaders next week through video, after the U. S....
Gaza Plunged Into Telecom Blackout as Israeli Forces Push into City Center
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A total telecommunications blackout has engulfed Gaza as Israeli tanks advanced into key neighborhoods of Gaza City, signaling an imminent escalation of ground...
Japan Yields to US Pressure, Rejects Palestinian Statehood
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Japan will not recognize a Palestinian state in the near term, opting to prioritize its diplomatic alignment with the United States and avoid...
UN Report Finds Israeli Leaders Incited Genocide in Gaza
A United Nations Commission of Inquiry reported that Israel has committed genocide in Gaza, accusing high-ranking officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, of inciting...
Israel Says ‘Gaza Is Burning’ as Ground Offensive Begins
Israel announced the beginning of its planned ground operation into Gaza City, stating that "Gaza is burning," as military forces aim to dismantle Hamas's...
Israel’s Airstrike on Qatar Deepens Rift with Arab States
BackgroundIsrael’s bombing of Qatar has inflamed tensions with Arab states, reviving decades of hostility rooted in wars, peace deals, and unresolved disputes since Israel’s...
New York Declaration: From US-led destabilization to Chinese-led development in the Middle East
Recently, a high-level UN conference urged Israel to commit to a Palestinian state and gave “unwavering support” to a two-state solution. The “New York...
Israel Steps Up Gaza Bombing as Marco Rubio Arrives for Talks
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Israel intensified bombing in Gaza City, destroying residential buildings and displacing thousands, as U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived for talks with...