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International

Trump’s Gaza ‘takeover’ marks sharp break from US policy

As fighting raged in the Gaza war, Palestinians feared they would suffer from another “Nakba”, or catastrophe, referring to the time when hundreds of thousands were dispossessed of their homes in the 1948 war at the birth of the state of Israel.
International

Trump vows to take over Gaza and create ‘Riviera of the Middle East’

Released hostage Romi Gonen embraces loved ones at Sheba Medical Centre in Ramat Gan, Israel, after being held in Gaza since the deadly Oct 7, 2023 attack by Hamas, Jan 19, 2025.
International

First Israeli hostages freed as Gaza truce begins

People attend a vigil on the eve of the anniversary of the Hamas attacks in Tel Aviv, Israel, Oct 6, 2024.
International

Ahead of attack anniversary, Netanyahu says: ‘We will win’

Boxers Nebil Ibrahim (left) of Sweden and Wasim Abusal of Palestine.
Lifestyle

War gives Palestinian Olympians a new role – athlete-diplomats

In November 2012, the Palestinian flag was raised for the first time at the United Nations in New York after the General Assembly overwhelmingly voted to upgrade the status of the Palestinians to “non-member observer state”.
International

145 countries now recognise a Palestinian state

“It has now become critical to activate the Arab safety net, to boost the resilience of our people and to enable the government to carry out its duties,” Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said.
International

Palestinian president calls on Arab countries for financial support

Friday’s vote comes as the ties between the United States and Israel, its closest ally in the Middle East, are tested over the war in the Gaza Strip.
International

White House defends voting ‘No’ on UN resolution supporting Palestinian statehood

Screens show the voting result during the United Nations General Assembly vote on a draft resolution that would recognize the Palestinians as qualified to become a full UN member.
Global Enterprise

UN General Assembly backs Palestinian bid for membership

FILE PHOTO: Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian speaks during a press conference in Beijing, China March 20, 2024. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang/File Photo
Global Enterprise

China says Hamas and Fatah express will for reconciliation

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