Palestinian politics

Europe News

EU divisions on Gaza risk weakening it on the foreign policy stage

The EU was late to clarify that Israel had an obligation to minimise casualties while the country was bombing and cutting off fuel, water and medical supplies to a civilian population.

31/10/2023

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Washing of the Feet ceremony at the Holy Sepulchre

A Holy Thursday ceremony was held at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre as Catholics mark Holy Week in Jerusalem.

14/04/2022

My Europe Series

Europe's week: Intellectual property waiver & clampdown on China

Europe changed its position on intellectual property protections for COVID-19 vaccines and also announced a series of measures aimed at reducing China's influence in Europe.

07/05/2021

World News

New government for Palestinian Authority

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud has sworn in a new prime minister but his appointment has been criticised by Hamas

14/04/2019

Europe News

Israel uses tourism to promote settlements - EU

EU diplomats have reportedly warned that Israel is developing archaelogical and tourism sites in Palestinian neighbourhoods of Jerusalem as a way of legitimising illegal settlements.

02/02/2018

Israel

Mike Pence is given a warm welcome in Israel but Palestinians boycott

The US Vice President's MidEast tour does little to build bridges over Trump Jerusalem move

22/01/2018

World News

Abbas slams Trump peace plan as "slap of the century"

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas condemns Donald Trump's Middle East peace efforts.

15/01/2018

Israel

President Trump takes aim at aid for Palestinians

President Trump asks why the US should continue to help fund Palestinians if, in the words of his tweet, they are not willing to talk peace. His comments come amidst ongoing protests over Washington's decision to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel

03/01/2018

World News

Gaza funerals held for Palestinians

The funerals of two men shot dead in clashes with Israeli troops have been held in Gaza.

23/12/2017

World News

Euroviews. View: EU must take the lead on Palestinian statehood

Following US President Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, Javier Solana says the EU must recognise the Palestinian state

20/12/2017

World News

Dozens wounded in ongoing Gaza & West Bank clashes

Ongoing clashes between Palestinians and Israeli soldiers left more than 40 people wounded on Friday

15/12/2017

Turkey

Putin and Erdogan warn US over Jerusalem move

Russia and Turkey accuse the US of destabilising Middle East and wiping out any prospect for Israeli - Palestinian peace

12/12/2017

World News

Clashes near U.S. embassy in Beirut

U.S. and Israeli flags have been burnt outside the American embassy in Beirut, with police firing tear gas and water canons at protesters

10/12/2017

Israel

Palestinians protest Trump's Jerusalem move

The militant group Hamas has called for a new uprising against Israel and a 'day of rage' this Friday.

07/12/2017

Israel

Strike across West Bank after Trump’s Jerusalem move

All Palestinian factions have called for a general strike and protest rallies on Thursday, ahead of a ‘day of rage’ on Friday.

07/12/2017

West Bank

Hamas refuses to give up weapons as part of reconciliation deal

A month ago the signing of a reconciliation deal in Cairo between rival Palestinian factions Hamas and Fatah was hailed as an historic breakthrough.

27/11/2017

Egypt

Gaza border with Egypt opens under Palestinian Authority control

For the first time in a decade, the Gaza border with Egypt opens under Palestinian Authority control

18/11/2017

Gaza

Celebration in Gaza and West Bank after Hamas and Fatah sign reconciliation deal

12/10/2017

World News

Palestinian rival factions 'agree deal'

12/10/2017

Gaza

Palestinian push for unity

The Palestinian cabinet has met in the Gaza Strip for the first time in three years.

03/10/2017