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Violence erupts in eastern Pakistan between police and Islamists amid pro-Palestinian rally

By Babar Dogar, Associated Press

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.

Greta Thunberg is among flotilla activists deported from Israel. Others remain in prison

By Melanie Lidman, Renata Brito, Associated Press

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.

What remains uncertain as key talks to end the war in Gaza begin

By Cara Anna, Samy Magdy, Associated Press

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.

What to know about the Gaza peace proposal touted by Trump and Netanyahu

By Samy Magdy, Lee Keath, Associated Press

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Far-right Israeli minister confronts long-imprisoned Palestinian leader face to face

By Associated Press

Marwan Barghouti is serving five life sentences after being convicted of involvement in attacks at the height of the Palestinian uprising, or intifada, in the early 2000s.