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Recognizing a Palestinian state: The consequences of doing it before peace - opinion

The key to a better future for Palestinians, where they can govern themselves and build thriving communities alongside Israel, is ending Hamas’ reign of terror.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas addresses the 79th United Nations General Assembly at United Nations headquarters in New York, US, September 26, 2024
US President Donald Trump speaks with the media on the day of the signing of an executive order to rename the Department of Defense the "Department of War", in the Oval Office, at the White House in Washington, DC, US, September 5, 2025.

Voices from the Arab press: Trump, Israel, and Gaza

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee in coversation with The Jerusalem Post.

Palestinian statehood push undermined US efforts to release Israeli-held funds, envoy says

Police and rescue personnel at the scene of a terror attack at Ramot junction, near the entrance to Jerusalem, September 8, 2025.

When terror pays: Global recognition of Palestinian state rewards violence - editorial


'Intolerable situation in Gaza,' UK PM Starmer discusses with PA President Abbas in London

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer met PA President Mahmoud Abbas, backing Palestinian statehood at the UN while stressing the need for a Gaza ceasefire, hostages' release, and no role for Hamas.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer meet at 10 Downing Street, in London, Britain, September 8, 2025.

Visa fight casts shadow over UN two-state conference

Critics cite the UN Headquarters Agreement as Washington defends security-based visa limits that could curb Palestinian attendance.

United Nations Security Council holds a session following Israel's security cabinet's decision to take control of Gaza City, August 10, 2025.

Israel cannot ignore global shifts on Palestinian statehood - opinion

Anyone who assumes that Israel – or any country – can act as it wishes without consequences would do well to look at the situation through the eyes of others, recall precedents, and reflect.

PLO CHAIRMAN Yasser Arafat addresses the UN General Assembly in Geneva in 1988.

Majority of Israelis back hostage deal tied to Gaza withdrawal - poll

More than half the Israeli public agree that the sitting government has not done enough to secure a hostage deal.

Families of hostages held in the Gaza Strip and supporters attend a rally calling for the release of hostages held in Gaza, at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv, August 30, 2025.

Palestinian officials hope UAE can prevent West Bank annexation

Majdalani believes that "Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is fully aware of the seriousness of the UAE's warning, as it could have implications for the positions of other Arab countries."

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, United Arab Emirates (UAE) Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed and Bahrain's Foreign Minister Abdullatif Al Zayani standby prior to signing the Abraham Accords with US President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, US, September 15, 2020.

Macron decries US decision to not grant Palestinian officials visas

French President Emmanuel Macron called the American decision not to grant visas to Palestinian officials ahead of the UN General Assembly unacceptable on X/Twitter.

FRENCH PRESIDENT Emmanuel Macron arrives for bilateral talks during a visit to Berlin last week. Following Hamas’s October 7 massacre, France once again chose the wrong side of history, the writer charges.

Palestinian Authority VP requests US to reverse UNGA ban on Abbas in letter to Rubio

Al-Sheikh's letter, which was dated August 30, said that Abbas "categorically condemned violence and terrorism, including the attacks of October 7" in a June 8 letter to Trump.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas addresses the 79th United Nations General Assembly at United Nations headquarters in New York, US, September 26, 2024

Netanyahu to hold talks over West Bank annexation in response to Palestinian state recognition

Prime minister convenes high-level talks on extending Israeli sovereignty in West Bank after France and others recognize a Palestinian state, officials say.

PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at a Newsmax event in Jerusalem in August 2025.

IDF kills terrorist who held three female hostages, Katz says Houthi leadership is fleeing Sanaa

Netanyahu addresses IDF troop deployment • Military reveals only 240 haredi men draft to IDF • Hostage families urge Trump to seal Gaza deal • Rubio to visit Israel in two weeks

An illustrative photo of Hamas terrorists with hostage demonstrations in the background.

Peace rejected: Israel, US turn down Arab deal, guarantee more bloodshed - opinion

Hundreds of senior Israeli security veterans send letter to Trump administration and recommend five governing principles for a Gaza “morning after” plan:

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meet in the Oval Office in April. In ignoring an Arab offer, the US and Israel have sentenced Israelis and Gazans to continued bloodshed, say members of Commanders for Israel’s Security.

'Israel wants to destroy all of Palestine,' Mahmoud Abbas tells Arab media

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas told Al-Arabiya and Al-Hadath that "Netanyahu does not want a fully-fledged Palestinian state."

 Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam meets with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Beirut, Lebanon, May 22, 2025.