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What would Palestinians' most popular leader do if freed? No one knows

Israel and Hamas agreed to implement the first phase of Trump's Gaza peace plan, but Israel did not release high-profile prisoner Marwan Barghouti.

Euronews

Hamas wants to trade Gaza hostages for these high-profile prisoners. Israel views them as terrorists

As talks on a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release gather pace, Hamas is expected to seek the release of some of the highest-profile prisoners held by Israel

The Independent UK

Diplomacy’s lowest point: how the Israel-Gaza conflict was mishandled

In two years there have been many versions of a ‘day after’ plan for Gaza and many obstacles to overcome

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Where does Trump’s peace plan leave the Palestinians?

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The Conversation

As Hamas considers a peace deal, the man most Palestinians want to lead them sits in an Israeli jail

Since the White House released Donald Trump’s plan to end the Gaza conflict on September 29, the chances of an end to Israel’s war on Gaza is as high as they have ever been. If it succeeds, the idea of a Palestinian state being established alongside Israel will also be…

The Conversation

The Palestinian Authority is facing a legitimacy crisis. Can it be reformed to govern a Palestinian state?

When Australia, France, Britain, Canada and a handful of other Western countries recognised a Palestinian state at the United Nations last week, one of their key stipulations was the wholesale reform of the Palestinian Authority (PA).

The Conversation

Donald Trump says ‘it’s going to be peace’ in Gaza, reveals plan to end Israel-Hamas war – ‘I think we have a deal’

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UN delegates lead a mass walkout as Netanyahu insists Israel must ‘finish the job’ in Gaza

Delegates stormed out during Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech as he lambasted nations for ‘caving’ to Hamas

The Independent UK

Israel's Netanyahu to address UN as pressure over Gaza mounts

The Israeli leader is set to address the United Nations after a number of Western countries formally recognised Palestinian statehood, adding growing pressure on the leader to end the war in Gaza.

Euronews

Is Trump’s new Palestine plan a breakthrough or diplomatic mirage?

Washington’s roadmap aligns surprisingly closely with a UN-backed plan – but key differences could prove unworkable

The Guardian - UK

Washington backing plan for Tony Blair to head transitional Gaza authority

Reported proposal for international body to oversee Gaza for up to five years counters UN-backed plan for faster transition to Palestinian rule

The Guardian - UK

Israel's FM Gideon Sa'ar says Abbas 'continues to encourage terrorism' after UNGA speech

Mahmoud Abbas heads the Palestinian Authority, the government body run by the Fatah party which has partial civil control over areas in the occupied West Bank.

Euronews

Abbas decries Israel’s ‘genocide’ and says Hamas will have no role in future Gaza government

Palestinian Authority president speaks to UN by video about Israel’s ‘war crime’ after visa was revoked by the US

The Guardian - US

Palestinian president: Hamas will have no role in governing postwar Gaza

The Palestinian president is speaking over video to world leaders after the United States revoked his visa

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The Guardian - UK

Israel carrying out crime against humanity in Gaza, Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas tells UN – as it happened

Speech by Palestinian Authority president also says Hamas should have no role in governing Palestine and must disarm

Euronews

Palestine as a state – what would that actually look like?

For a Palestinian state to be internationally recognised and built, Israel’s current government would need to halt its relentless opposition to Palestinian statehood and Israel’s main ally, the United States, would need to agree on a two-state solution, which it no longer does.

Radio France Internationale

In the West Bank, France's recognition of Palestine is met with caution

While France’s recognition of Palestine at the United Nations has been hailed as a historic step, in the occupied West Bank it was met with scepticism rather than celebration.

Euronews

Could Palestine recognition wave spark momentum for two-state solution?

France followed the UK, Portugal, Canada and Australia in recognising Palestinian statehood, adding to the growing wave of countries officially recognising Palestine and sparking potential momentum for a two-state solution, which Israel resolutely opposes.

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Axios

France is the latest country to formally recognize State of Palestine

"We are convinced the recognition is the only solution that will allow Israel to live in peace," Macron said.

The Independent UK

France joins UK and Canada in recognising Palestinian state

French president Emmanuel Macron received a standing ovation from the Palestinian delegation as he announced the recognition

The National (Scotland)

What does the UK recognising Palestine actually mean?

THE UK Government has announced it has formally recognised the state of Palestine. But what does this actually mean?

The National (Scotland)

Palestinian state must have no military, Labour minister insists

LABOUR have said that the Palestinian state should have no army or air force as part of the terms of UK recognition.

The Guardian - UK

France recognises Palestine and calls for UN force in Gaza

Macron sets out plan for international stabilisation mission as Arab and Muslim leaders prepare to meet Trump in New York

International Business Times UK

Starmer Recognises Palestine — What It Means For UK And The World

Keir Starmer formally recognises Palestine, joining Canada & Australia in a 2025 push for a two-state solution. Netanyahu slams it as a 'terrorism reward' amid rising UN genocide claims. Here's what it means for UK foreign policy & global peace efforts.

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UK, Canada and Australia formally recognize Palestinian state

The move comes ahead of an international peace conference organized by France and Saudi Arabia in support of the two-state solution.

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