Middle East Conflict News
LAST UPDATE: July 30, 2025
France, 14 other nations urge recognition of Palestinian state
France and 14 other countries called for the recognition of a Palestinian state in a joint statement issued ahead of the UN General Assembly.
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This diplomatic push signals growing momentum among Western nations for a two-state solution, despite Israeli opposition.
Malta to recognise Palestinian state in September
Malta announced it will formally recognize a Palestinian state during the UN General Assembly in September, joining a broader European shift.
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The move reinforces international support for Palestinian statehood and adds pressure on Israel amid intensifying geopolitical debate.
Qatar, Saudi, Egypt join call for Hamas to disarm, give up Gaza rule
In a rare joint statement, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt urged Hamas to disarm and relinquish control of Gaza to a legitimate Palestinian authority.
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The joint demand represents a significant regional alignment seeking to stabilize Gaza by limiting Hamas’s political and military role.
Israel’s Netanyahu says Starmer rewards ‘Hamas monstrous terrorism and punishes its victims’
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu condemned UK PM Starmer’s position on Palestinian recognition, accusing him of legitimizing terrorism.
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Netanyahu’s comments reflect deepening tensions between Israel and Western governments pushing for Palestinian statehood.
Why Israel and Hamas Won’t Stop Fighting
A WSJ analysis explores why ceasefires between Israel and Hamas repeatedly fail, pointing to deep-rooted mistrust and strategic incompatibilities.
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The piece emphasizes that absent transformative diplomacy, the cycle of violence in Gaza is likely to continue indefinitely.
