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Israel soon heads to the polls, while Palestinian democracy remains on hold. Hamas looms over both

On October 27, Israel is scheduled to hold its first national election since Hamas’ attack of October 7 2023.

The Conversation · Oct 15

Election delay 'a terrible disappointment', Palestinian activist Samer Sinijlawi says

In an interview with FRANCE 24, Palestinian activist Samer Sinijlawi called the postponement of the first legislative elections in 20 years to September 2027 "a terrible disappointment" for a generation that has never had a chance to vote. He also dismissed the citing of Israeli restrictions as an excuse, pointing…

France 24 · Oct 15

France urges Palestinians to reverse decision on delayed elections

France on Sunday called on Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to reverse a decision to postpone legislative elections, originally set for 28 November. Abbas said on Saturday that due to "Israeli obstacles", the vote would be held in September next year, alongside a presidential poll.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 11

Iran-US war latest: Tehran warns it is ready for ‘doomsday’ war as Trump rejects roadmap to end conflict

Donald Trump has publicly rejected the seven-day plan and reportedly told staff he expects to resume hostilities after the November midterms

The Independent UK · Sep 25

Netanyahu Calls Gaza Genocide Charge 'Biggest Lie of the Century' Days After Mamdani Brands Him Its 'Architect'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected genocide allegations over Gaza at the UN, while scores of delegates walked out and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas renewed calls for a two-state solution.

International Business Times UK · Sep 24

Scores of delegates walk out of Benjamin Netanyahu's United Nations speech

SCORES of delegates at the United Nations have walked out during Benjamin Netanyahu's speech in protest as the Israeli prime minister branded…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 24

Netanyahu calls Israel’s war in Gaza ‘opposite of genocide’ in UN speech

Israeli PM attacks critics and calls New York mayor Zohran Mamdani ‘antisemitic’ in inflammatory address

The Guardian - US · Sep 24

Palestinian president blames Israel for ‘genocidal war’ in scathing UN address

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The Independent UK · Sep 24

Israeli policies threaten 'life and existence' of Palestinians, Abbas tells UN

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas addressed the UN General Assembly on Thursday by video after being denied a visa to the United States for the second year in a row. In his prerecorded speech, he denounced Israeli policies that he said threatened Palestinians with a new Nakba and vowed that his…

France 24 · Sep 24

Palestinian president delivers UN speech by video after US denies visa again

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas addressed the UN General Assembly on Thursday through prerecorded remarks from his office in Ramallah after the United States denied visas to him and other senior Palestinian officials to attend the gathering in person for the second consecutive year.

The Times of India · Sep 24