Recognised Palestinian state could develop disputed gas resources, expert says The Palestinian Authority’s ability to use the Gaza Marine field could leave them less dependent on aid The Guardian - UK · Jul 20, 2025
Future Palestinian state a place for women and respect for law, claims foreign minister Palestinian Foreign Minister Varsen Shahin said any future Palestinian state will be pluralistic, with respect for any deal on a two-state solution for Israel and adherence to international law. She said the Palestinian Authority is on a path to root out corruption, which she admitted "takes time". Euronews · Jul 16, 2025
Voices: Why any ceasefire in Gaza will not hold COMMENT: Plans for the future of Gaza are riddled with contradictions and paradoxes, says Alon Pinkas, and peace there ultimately depends on the will of one man The Independent UK · Jul 13, 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
Supreme Court revives lawsuits against Palestinian authorities from US victims of terrorism attacks The Supreme Court has revived long-running lawsuits against Palestinian authorities from Americans killed or wounded in terrorism attacks in the Middle East The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2025
Israel's war and settlements a strategy to block Palestinian state: legal expert In the past 20 months, more than 55,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Gaza Strip and nearly 950 in the occupied West Bank. International law specialist Monique Chemillier-Gendreau says Israel’s retaliation for the 7 October 2023 Hamas attacks is part of a wider plan to prevent the creation of… Radio France Internationale · Jun 20, 2025
Israel’s Smotrich could paralyse Palestinian economy by ending bank waiver Israeli finance minister ends waiver that Palestinian banks rely on to operate after Western sanctions announced. Al Jazeera · Jun 11, 2025
Israel approves construction of 22 new settlements in the occupied West Bank The expansion will include the legalisation of outposts already established by Israeli settlers without official Israeli government approval. Euronews · May 29, 2025
Israeli forces raid foreign exchange shops in occupied West Bank; one dead Palestinian groups slam the raids targeting exchanges in several cities in a widespread operation in the territory. Al Jazeera · May 27, 2025
IDF firing ‘warning shots’ near diplomats sets an unacceptable precedent in international relations The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) appears to have “crossed the Rubicon” in the West Bank town of Jenin, when it opened fire in the vicinity of a group of visiting diplomats on May 21 – in flagrant violation of international law. The group of diplomats representing 31 countries – including… The Conversation · May 27, 2025
Are Palestinian groups in Lebanon about to give up their weapons? For decades, Palestinian groups have retained arms in Lebanon. Now Mahmoud Abbas and Joseph Aoun say that must end. Al Jazeera · May 26, 2025
Children and elderly are dying from starvation in Gaza, says health minister UN spokesperson says about 90 aid trucks have entered Gaza, but Palestinian Red Crescent says deliveries have not arrived The Guardian - UK · May 22, 2025
UK to answer 'at The Hague' if it fails to stop arms sales to Israel, PM told Keir Starmer has been warned he may be the prime minister “to see Britain answer at The Hague” for being “complicit in war crimes” in Gaza The National (Scotland) · May 7, 2025
PM warned the UK risks The Hague over Gaza if arms sales to Israel do not end Independent MP Shockat Adam asked if the UK will admit ethnic cleansing in Gaza and end all military cooperation with Israel. Evening Standard · May 7, 2025
The National (Scotland) · Apr 29, 2025 Labour minister rejects calls to recognise state of Palestine with France The UK Government has rejected calls to join France in preparing to recognise the state of Palestine within months.
Evening Standard · Apr 29, 2025 Minister rejects MPs’ calls for UK to push ahead with Palestinian recognition French president Emmanuel Macron has suggested France could move towards formal recognition of a Palestinian state in the coming months.
Evening Standard · Apr 28, 2025 Keir Starmer hosts Palestinian leader as Government unveils £101m in support The Foreign Secretary and Mohammad Mustafa signed a memorandum of understanding outlining their commitment to advancing Palestinian statehood.
The National (Scotland) · Apr 28, 2025 UK to host Palestinian Authority leader for first time in four years Keir Starmer is set to host the prime minister of the Palestinian Authority in a first official visit since 2021.
The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2025 Starmer to host Palestinian Authority leader and show ‘steadfast support’ Sir Keir and Foreign Secretary David Lammy will meet Mohammad Mustafa for the first official visit since 2021.
Al Jazeera · Apr 27, 2025 Who is Hussein al-Sheikh, the new deputy to PLO’s Abbas? Fatah veteran who spent more than 10 years in Israeli jails in 1970s and 1980s is seen as a successor to Mahmoud Abbas.
Al Jazeera · Apr 26, 2025 Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas appoints aide as PLO deputy Hussein al-Sheikh is a veteran leader of Abbas’s Fatah movement.
The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2025 A look at the PLO’s new vice president, Hussein al-Sheikh Hussein al-Sheikh has been named vice president of the Palestine Liberation Organization
Al Jazeera · Apr 25, 2025 Why the Palestinian Authority’s Abbas is under pressure to pick a successor Concern is growing within the Palestinian Liberation Organization that Israel might exploit Abbas’s departure.
Al Jazeera · Apr 24, 2025 Palestinian officials vote to create a vice presidency under Mahmoud Abbas The expectation is that whoever holds the role would be the frontrunner to succeed President Mahmoud Abbas, 89.
Al Jazeera · Apr 24, 2025 ‘Insulting’: Hamas condemns Abbas’s remarks on Gaza captives Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas says keeping the captives provides Israel with justification for its attacks on Gaza.