Palestine

Jews prefer Mamdani to other NYC mayoral candidates but worry about safety under him, poll finds

Mamdani is pulling the largest share of Jewish voters at 37%, with the rest dispersed between his competitors, according to a poll conducted by GQR.

 NYC democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani against backdrop of pro-Palestinian protesters. (illustration)
Portugal's Minister of State and Foreign Affairs Paulo Rangel addresses during a High-level International Conference for the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution at U.N headquarters in New York City, U.S., July 29, 2025.

Portugal preparing to recognize Palestine as soon as next September, FM says - report

 Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas holds a leadership meeting in Ramallah, in the West Bank, April 23, 2025

US to sanction Palestinian Authority, PLO members, State Dept. confirms

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Several people shout 'Free Palestine,' harass Jewish father, son at Milan rest stop

The father recorded the incident on his phone, in which several people can be seen shouting at the two, who responded in French. 

The Italian flag waves over the Quirinal Palace in Rome, Italy May 30, 2018

Tune into today's top stories: Netanyahu responds, NYT blunder, US Tsunami warnings - July 30, 2025

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise.

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Dutch Parliament ends recess early for emergency Gaza debate

A majority of lawmakers voted in favor of a motion submitted by the Socialist Party, which called for the urgent session.

An illustration showing the flags of the Netherlands (L) and Israel (R).

Malta to recognize Palestinian state in September

"Our position reflects our commitment to efforts for a lasting peace in the Middle East," Abela said in a Facebook post.

Malta's Prime Minister Robert Abela attends a European Union and Western Balkans leaders' summit, in Brussels, Belgium December 13, 2023

Tune into today's top stories: Starmer's plan, activist killed, tensions rise - July 29, 2025

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise.

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HRF files complaint on Shayetet 13 commander in British war crimes court over Handala ship seizure

The pro-Palestinian organization urged the British government to take action to seize the vessel, which was sailing under a British Flag.

Activists wash the deck of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition ship 'Handala' as they prepare to sail for Gaza in an attempt to break a long-standing Israeli blockade and deliver humanitarian aid amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Marsa, Malta August 16, 2024.

‘It’s not enough’: European FMs demand Israel do more to alleviate Gaza starvation

UK, Germany, and Spain's foreign ministers reacted with mixed opinions to Israel's decision to establish secure corridors for humanitarian aid in Gaza.

Humanitarian aid is airdropped over Gaza as seen from northern Gaza Strip, July 27, 2025

UK's PM Starmer recalls cabinet from summer break to discuss 'Gaza situation'

The move to recall Starmer's cabinet of ministers for next Sunday, currently in recess until September 1, came after the possible recognition of a Palestinian State.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers a statement on Defence spending at Downing Street on February 25, 2025 in London, England.

Macron, take true responsibility over Palestinians' future: An open letter to France's president

As an Israeli who believes in peace, I address you today with a bold yet moral proposition: Take true responsibility for the future of the Palestinian people.

 French President Emmanuel Macron speaks in front of humanitarian aid destined for Gaza, at the Egyptian Red Crescent warehouse in Arish, Egypt, in April 2025.

Macron's mistake: Thinking a Palestinian state will bring peace - editorial

In light of the Hamas massacre of October 7, and ongoing rampant terrorism and terror cells metastasizing in the West Bank, now is clearly not the time for the birth of a Palestinian state.

 France's President Emmanuel Macron, July 10, 2025.

COGAT says hundreds of trucks awaiting pick up on Gazan side by UN, aid orgs.

UN's World Food Program claimed that 90,000 people are suffering from malnutrition, and nine people have died from it within the past week.

Aid awaiting pick up at Gaza border, July 26, 2025.