World Oct 12 Israel says it expects hostages, Palestinian detainees to be released on Monday By Samy Magdy, Sarah El Deeb, Melanie Lidman, Associated Press
World Oct 10 Violence erupts in eastern Pakistan between police and Islamists amid pro-Palestinian rally The clashes in the capital of Punjab province began Thursday but intensified Friday after police baton-charged the demonstrators and fired tear gas to disperse them at multiple locations. Protesters hurled stones at officers in response. By Babar Dogar, Associated Press
World Oct 06 Greta Thunberg is among flotilla activists deported from Israel. Others remain in prison Israeli authorities said Monday they deported to Greece and Slovakia another 171 people detained for taking part in a Gaza-bound aid flotilla, including prominent Swedish activist Greta Thunberg. By Melanie Lidman, Renata Brito, Associated Press
World Oct 06 What remains uncertain as key talks to end the war in Gaza begin Israel and Hamas are set to begin indirect talks on ending the war in Gaza after both sides signaled support for U.S. President Donald Trump’s peace plan. By Cara Anna, Samy Magdy, Associated Press
Politics Sep 29 What to know about the Gaza peace proposal touted by Trump and Netanyahu U.S. President Donald Trump’s peace plan for Gaza stands out from previous ceasefire proposals: For the first time, it tries to outline the key question of how the territory will be ruled after the war. By Samy Magdy, Lee Keath, Associated Press
Sep 22 France recognizes Palestinian statehood ahead of UN General Assembly By Joseph Krauss, Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press As the Gaza war rages on, France recognized Palestinian statehood on Monday at the start of a high-profile meeting at the United Nations aimed at galvanizing support for a two-state solution to the Mideast conflict. Continue reading
Sep 22 What to expect at this week’s U.N. General Assembly meetings By Nick Schifrin, Yasmeen Sami Alamiri World leaders are gathering this week for the 80th United Nations General Assembly to discuss a number of key issues. Continue reading
Sep 22 How Israel could retaliate against the growing push for recognition of a Palestinian state By Joseph Krauss, Associated Press The efforts to push a two-state solution face major obstacles, beginning with vehement opposition from the United States and Israel. Continue reading
Sep 19 Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to address U.N. meeting virtually after U.S. revoked visa By Associated Press Abbas had hoped to attend a meeting next week called for by France and Saudi Arabia aimed at advancing a two-state solution to the decades-old Israeli-Palestinian conflict. France, the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia plan to recognize a Palestinian state. Continue reading
Aug 23 German foreign minister calls for Israel and Palestine two-state solution during Indonesia visit By Niniek Karmini, Associated Press Johann Wadephul and Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono said the humanitarian catastrophe resulting from the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza is unbearable and a two-state solution is the sole means of ending the conflict. Continue reading