Palestine

France's Macron withdraws from UN Palestinian state recognition conference

The conference was intended to discuss the future of the Gaza Strip after the Israel-Hamas War concludes, and to prepare for the gradual recognition of a Palestinian state.

 France's President Emmanuel Macron, July 10, 2025.
 PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY head Mahmoud Abbas waves as he meets with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam in Beirut, in May. It’s not clear if the PA is capable of surviving beyond Abbas’s lifetime, says the writer.

The Palestinian Authority has failed: Local autonomy is the only viable future - opinion

 An emergency worker walks near the scene of an explosion near Russell Square in London on July 7, 2005. Four coordinated suicide bombings were carried out by homegrown Islamic extremists, the writer recalls.

The world needs to listen to Israel's warning on extremism - opinion

 UN Special Rapporteur for the occupied Palestinian territories, Francesca Albanese gives a press conference at the UN City in Copenhagen, Denmark February 5, 2025.

'There are no red lines anymore' says UN Palestinian rights expert on US sanctions


My Word: Arson attacks and the flames of hatred

As Israeli activist Hen Mazzig posted on X: “One night was enough to leave the entire Jewish community shaken, wondering if this city is still safe for Jews. Or if it’s time to leave again

 A man holds a placard shaped like a key during a pro-Palestinian rally calling for the UK government to stop allowing arms exports and military co-operation with Israel, in London, Britain, June 21, 2025.

Rubio imposes sanctions on UN's Albanese over 'political, economic warfare' against Israel, US

"A clear message. Time for the UN to pay attention!" Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar wrote in response.

 UN Special Rapporteur for the Palestinian territories, Francesca Albanese gives a press conference at the UN City in Copenhagen, Denmark February 5, 2025.

Pro-Palestine protesters gather outside White House to protest Trump-Netanyahu meeting

Pro-Palestinian protesters gather outside the White House ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s meeting with President Trump, condemning US-Israel ties and calling for an immediate ceasefire.

 A person waves a Palestine flag at Lafayette Square during a pro-Palestinian demonstration near the White House in Washington, U.S., December 2, 2023. People gathered in solidarity after a temporary cease-fire ended between Israel and Hamas earlier this week.

'Riverway to the Sea': British law firm representing Hamas renames itself, vows death to Zionism

Riverway to the Sea announced the move last week "in response to escalating repression and growing global momentum for justice in Palestine."

 People demonstrate on the day of a vote on the motion calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas, in London, Britain, February 21, 2024.

Waste removal and pest control: Universities spend millions cleaning up pro-Palestinian protests

Following months of protest over the Israel-Hamas War, pro-Palestinian protests have left universities with multimillion-dollar cleanup bills.

 PROTESTERS ATTEND a demonstration in support of Palestinians in Gaza, at UCLA in Los Angeles, in April 2024.

The New Zealand-Zionist connection: How one family helped shape Israel’s birth

Yitzhak Treister's great-uncle helped nudge New Zealand toward the ‘yes’ that changed history.

 YITZHAK TREISTER

A 'positive response' with conditions: Inside Hamas's response to ceasefire mediators – explainer

While Hamas appears to be moving forward with ceasefire negotiations, the terror organization still has details in the latest draft of ceasefire arrangements that have yet to be ironed out.

 IDF tank in Gaza, July 4, 2025.

The lie behind the chant: What ‘Free Palestine’ really means - opinion

If one truly cares about the Palestinian people – even if that’s all one cares about – a few questions must be asked: Free from what?

 People hold flags and a banner that reads ‘Stop the genocide in Palestine’ and ‘All hail the struggle of the Palestinian people’ during a demonstration in solidarity with Palestinians, calling for a halt in arms trade and relations with Israel, in Madrid, in May 2025.

UK campaign group Palestine Action to challenge government ban

The group is seeking a court order to prevent the government from proscribing the group pending its case being heard, Palestine Action said.

Police officers block a street as pro-Palestinian demonstrators gather in protest against Britain's Home Secretary Yvette Cooper's plans to proscribe the "Palestine Action" group in the coming weeks, in London, Britain, June 23, 2025.

The history of Jew-hatred is repeating across the UK - editorial

Many Jews in Britain have professed their fear of the future. Many have decided that enough is enough and that the time has now come to move to Israel, or other, safer pastures for Jews.

 Bobby Vylan of Bob Vylan performs during day four of Glastonbury festival 2025 at Worthy Farm, Glastonbury, with a Palestinian flag hanging on stage, June 28, 2025.

Rod Stewart says Israel is annihilating Palestinians, as his relations with Trump strain

Stewart added that his long-time friendship with US President Donald Trump is on the rocks due to Trump’s support for Israel.

 ROD STEWART performs during the 2025 American Music Awards, in Las Vegas, last month.