Tag: Israel

Israel shuts crossing that connects occupied West Bank to Jordan

Israel has ordered the indefinite closure of the King Hussein Bridge, also known as the Allenby Bridge, stopping…

As Western nations recognize Palestinian statehood, Palestinians doubt its impact

DEIR AL-BALAH (AP) — Palestinians across the Gaza Strip and the Israeli-occupied West Bank welcomed news that a…

Erika Kirk, Trump showcase clashing messages about conservativism’s soul

President Trump and Erika Kirk offered markedly different messages at Sunday’s memorial service for Charlie Kirk, showcasing a…

Which are the 150+ countries that have recognised Palestine as of 2025?

France, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Andorra and Belgium have formally recognised a Palestinian state at the 80th session of…

Lebanon pushes for US support as family killed by Israel attack are buried

Lebanon is pushing to get more support from the United States after another deadly Israeli drone attack on…

At UN, world leaders meet to try to make a troubled planet ‘better together.’ But can they?

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — With global support for a Palestinian state growing, Israel’s devastating war in Gaza is…

More experts are calling Israel’s actions in Gaza genocide. But others note that’s a court’s call

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A growing number of experts, including those commissioned by a U.N. body, have…

France leads a number of nations recognizing Palestinian state amid anger over Israel’s conduct in Gaza war

France and several other Western nations formally declared their recognition of a Palestinian state at the United Nations…

New Syria leader, in US, plays down Israel normalization

Syria's new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, visiting New York for the UN General Assembly, voiced hope Monday for a…

Nations meet at UN to push for 2 states, with more expected to defy Israel and recognize Palestine

As the Gaza war rages on, France and Saudi Arabia are chairing a high-profile meeting at the United…

Hardline lawmakers demand nuclear bomb as Iran braces for UN sanctions

Tehran, Iran – Hardline lawmakers in Iran have once again demanded the country start building a nuclear bomb as…

Tens of thousands join pro-Palestinian demos, strikes in Italy

Tens of thousands of people protested on Monday across Italy as part of a day of action to…