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Palestine recognition must come with action: to save lives, States must stop Israel’s crimes and ensure Palestinian agency

Statement by independent groups Most countries recognize Palestinian statehood, yet Israel’s international law violations are accelerating, with near-total impunity, causing mass displacement, widespread death, and an escalating humanitarian...

Oxfam reaction to Gaza ceasefire deal

Reacting to the announcement of the first stage of a ceasefire deal in Gaza, Oxfam International’s Executive Director Amitabh Behar said: “This is a desperately needed step towards ending Israel’s genocide in Gaza. We welcome the release of...

Husband-and-Wife Brand 'Tamooriya.com' Brings Authentic Saudi and Palestinian Dates to Dubai

Tamooriya.com, founded by husband and wife Vasim and Afiya, is redefining the way families in the UAE enjoy dates. bringing farm fresh dates from Saudi DUBAI, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, October 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tamooriya.com,...

After Two Years of War in Gaza, Can Trump’s Plan Deliver Peace?

Two years after Hamas’ October 7 attack and Israel’s punishing response, both sides say they accept in principle President Donald Trump’s 20-point plan to halt the war and chart a path toward enduring peace. MEI Senior Fellow Lucy...

Light at the end of the tunnel in the Gaza war? Three questions about Trump’s 20-point plan

US President Donald Trump sent his top Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff and his son-in-law Jared Kushner to take part in Israel-Hamas talks hosted by Egypt this week aimed at ending the war in Gaza, securing the release of hostages, and producing...

Minister Fajon: After two years of suffering, hope emerges in Gaza

SLOVENIA, October 7 - "Two years later, however, a light at the end of the tunnel is beginning to appear. The negotiations in Egypt have raised hopes that the violence will end, and that Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners will be released....

US, UK Officials Discuss Gaza Ceasefire Plan

(MENAFN) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper recently engaged in a conversation about ways to bring an end to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. During their discussion, they focused on President Donald Trump’s...

Egypt says there is great progress in Gaza truce talks

(MENAFN) Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty announced on Tuesday that discussions in the ongoing Gaza ceasefire talks are focusing on creating a mechanism to ensure a full Israeli withdrawal and unimpeded access for humanitarian aid....

UK’s PM calls on students not to engage in pro-Palestinian rallies

(MENAFN) Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has called on students to refrain from participating in pro-Palestinian demonstrations on Tuesday, marking the second anniversary of the 7 October Hamas attack on Israel, citing concerns about “rising...

Palestinian envoy labels US veto as “key challenge” to recognize Palestine

(MENAFN) On Thursday, Abdel Hafiz Nofal, the Palestinian Ambassador to Russia, stated that the main issue on the international plan is trying to convince the U.S. to stop using its veto to block resolutions for the Palestinians. During a press...

Rubio Says Gaza Conflict Has Damaged Israel’s Reputation

(MENAFN) The ongoing conflict in Gaza has taken a toll on Israel’s reputation worldwide, according to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. His remarks came shortly after the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) declared a temporary pause in their military...

Palestinian diplomat urges US to vote in favor of Palestine

(MENAFN) On Thursday, the Palestinian envoy in Russia, Abdel Hafiz Nofal, stated that the main issue on the international plan is convincing the US to stop using its veto against the Palestinians. At a news conference in Moscow, Nofal told a news...

UNRWA Demands Ceasefire to End Two Years of Genocide in Gaza

(MENAFN) The UN's agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, urgently demanded an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, marking two years of ongoing genocidal war in the region. “Two years of war in Gaza. Two years too long,” UNRWA stated...

FM of German says first stage of Gaza truce must start within week

(MENAFN) German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on Monday called on both Israeli and Hamas negotiators to act quickly in finalizing a ceasefire for Gaza, emphasizing that there is strong international backing for the recent peace proposal put...

Greta throws focuses on Gaza genocide following her release

(MENAFN) Swedish climate and human rights activist Greta Thunberg made her first public remarks on Monday after being freed from an Israeli prison, where she was allegedly assaulted and forced to kiss the Israeli flag, according to reports....

Rubio states Israel’s reputation got damaged after Gaza war

(MENAFN) The ongoing war in Gaza has hurt Israel’s international reputation, according to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. His remarks came after the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced a pause in offensive operations in Gaza City, following a...

Rubio says Israel’s image is worsening due to Gaza’s genocide

(MENAFN) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has indicated that Israel’s global reputation has suffered as a result of the ongoing genocide in Gaza, according to reports. His remarks came after the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced a temporary...

Nelson Mandela Foundation Denounces Seizure of Gaza Aid Flotilla

(MENAFN) The Nelson Mandela Foundation, a non-profit institution founded to uphold the legacy of South Africa’s first Black president, has strongly denounced Israel’s interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla. This convoy was on a humanitarian...

Egypt, Palestine Hold Talks on Trump’s Gaza Ceasefire Plan

(MENAFN) Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Palestinian Vice President Hussein al-Sheikh held a critical phone conversation on Saturday to review the latest developments regarding the U.S. ceasefire proposal for Gaza, according to a...

Iraq Supports Trump’s Gaza Proposal

(MENAFN) Iraq expressed its support for US President Donald Trump’s initiative to end the ongoing war in Gaza, restore the devastated enclave, and safeguard Palestinians from forced displacement. In a statement released on X, Iraq's Ministry of...