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US denies visas for Palestinian officials ahead of UN General Assembly

Several US allies recently announced they intend to recognize an independent Palestinian state

The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2025

US To Refuse Visas To Palestinian Officials At UN Summit On State

The United States said Friday it will deny visas to members of the Palestinian Authority to attend next month's UN General Assembly, where France is leading a push to recognize a Palestinian state.

International Business Times · Aug 29, 2025

Trump briefed on a post-war Gaza by former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and son-in-law Jared Kushner

Trump has previously suggested an American takeover of Gaza that would see the Palestinian population forcibly relocated

The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2025

What does recognising Palestine as a state actually mean?

IN FOCUS: Starmer said he made the move ‘in the face of the growing horror in the Middle East’ after Israel failed to meet demands, including agreeing to a ceasefire in Gaza. But what does that mean in practice? Tara Cobham and Bryony Gooch explain

The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2025

Israeli settler kills Palestinian teacher who helped make Oscar-winning film

Odeh Muhammad Hadalin played a key role in supporting the production of No Other Land, which captured the impact of Israeli military and settler violence on his West Bank community

The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2025

Israeli Settlers Attack West Bank Christian Village

Israeli settlers attacked the Palestinian Christian village of Taybeh in the occupied West Bank overnight, torching cars and spray-painting threatening graffiti, a witness and the Palestinian Authority said Monday.

International Business Times · Jul 28, 2025

Macron faces backlash from US and Israel over recognition of Palestine

The move to formalise France's recognition of Palestine, announced on Thursday, sparked immediate backlash from Israel and the US, while it was welcomed by several European and Arab leaders.

Euronews · Jul 25, 2025

France to recognise Palestinian statehood, defying US-Israel backlash

France faces sharp criticism from Israel and the US after announcing plans to recognise Palestinian statehood, in a bold move to revive peace efforts.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 25, 2025

France to recognise Palestinian state at UN general assembly, Macron says

French president announced decision on X, saying he hoped it would bring ‘lasting peace’ to Middle East

The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2025

Top court revives lawsuits against Palestinian authorities from US victims

Supreme Court has revived lawsuits against Palestinian authorities from Americans killed or wounded in Middle East.

Al Jazeera · Jun 20, 2025