The Palestinian Foreign Ministry has accused the Israeli government of being responsible for a recent arson attack, intensifying tensions between the two sides. The allegation comes amid ongoing conflict, political friction, and escalating incidents across the region.

Palestinian Foreign Ministry Blames Israeli Government for Arson Attack

As the Gaza ceasefire continues, Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) conducted a targeted operation near the Gaza-Egypt border in Rafah, dismantling militant tunnels used for smuggling and attacks. The operation resulted in the elimination of three militants believed to be involved in cross-border activities. IDF officials emphasize the ongoing efforts to maintain security and prevent militant actions despite the fragile ceasefire agreement. 


Gaza Ceasefire Holds as IDF Dismantles Tunnels, Kills Three Militants in Rafah

Foreign volunteers have joined Palestinian farmers in the West Bank to protect the annual olive harvest amid tensions.
The initiative ensures that farmers can safely collect olives, a crucial source of livelihood, while highlighting international solidarity and support for Palestinian agriculture.

International Support Shields Palestinian Farmers During Olive Harvest | GRAVITAS 

Attacks on Palestinians have intensified during the harvesting season as Israel pushes measures to annex the territory.


UN: IDF, Israeli settlers targeting Palestinian olive harvesters 

Attacks on Palestinians have intensified during the harvesting season as Israel pushes measures to annex the territory.

IDF, Israeli settlers intensify attacks on Palestinian olive harvesters

Amid the ruins of Deir al-Balah in central Gaza people gathered for a special movie screening on Sunday.

The crowd, including children, sat on plastic chairs to watch "The Voice of Hind Rajab", a film by Tunisian director Kaouther Ben Hania depicting the final hours of the life of a six-year-old Palestinian girl trapped inside a bullet-riddled car in Gaza.

Gaza Crowd Watches Film on Six-Year-Old Hind Rajab in Deir Al-Balah

The ICJ said that Israel, as an occupying power, was under an obligation “to ensure the basic needs of the local population, including the supplies essential for their survival”


United Nations court says Israel must ease aid into Gaza, provide 'basic needs'

Israeli settlers descended on Palestinian olive harvesters and activists this week in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, beating them with clubs in an attack Palestinian health officials said sent at least one woman to the hospital with serious injuries.


Israeli settlers beat Palestinian farmers on video as attacks mount during West Bank olive harvest

President Donald Trump left the primary issue of Palestinian statehood in dry. While talking to the reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said, “We'll have to see” if a one-state or two-state solution would be preferred. The issue of Palestinian statehood was the most important one. President Trump, while returning from Egypt, made the remark on the future of the enclave, declining to commit to Palestinian statehood.&nbsp;“A lot of people like the one-state solution, some people like the two-state solution. We’ll have to see.” He was more engaged in the topic of the rebuilding of Gaza.&nbsp;A high-profile Palestinian politician, Nasser al Qudwa, told Sky News that Trump is 'calling the shots' and warned that his plan of a Western-led government ruling both the West Bank and the Gaza Strip will not make sense.&nbsp;Trump, however, insisted that any decision on the matter will be made in consensus with the regional and international partners.&nbsp;According to Trump's 20-point peace framework, Gaza will be led by an international “Board of Peace” and will be headed by Trump. He also floated the name of former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair as a member of the board. But he insists on the redevelopment of Gaza before finding a credible pathway for Palestinian self-determination of statehood.“I’m not talking about single state or double state … I’m talking about the rebuilding of Gaza,” he said, "That was a power room…Those are the richest countries … really, seriously rich countries, and they can handle it.”&nbsp;When Nasser al Qudwa was asked how he feels about Western stewardship or guardianship. He said that the Palestinian people do not intend to be under any international authority, and specifically not under another British mandate. He finds the situation diabolical, that after all the bloodshed and sacrifice, a group of westerners are building the home of Palestinians.

US President Donald Trump put the primary issue of a Palestinian statehood hanging in balance as he denied to commit to the two state solution.

President Donald Trump left the primary issue of Palestinian statehood in dry. While talking to the reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said, “We'll have to see” if a one-state or two-state solution would be preferred. The issue of Palestinian statehood was the most important one. President Trump, while returning from Egypt, made the remark on the future of the enclave, declining to commit to Palestinian statehood. “A lot of people like the one-state solution, some people like the two-state solution. We’ll have to see.” He was more engaged in the topic of the rebuilding of Gaza. A high-profile Palestinian politician, Nasser al Qudwa, told Sky News that Trump is 'calling the shots' and warned that his plan of a Western-led government ruling both the West Bank and the Gaza Strip will not make sense. Trump, however, insisted that any decision on the matter will be made in consensus with the regional and international partners. According to Trump's 20-point peace framework, Gaza will be led by an international “Board of Peace” and will be headed by Trump. He also floated the name of former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair as a member of the board. But he insists on the redevelopment of Gaza before finding a credible pathway for Palestinian self-determination of statehood. “I’m not talking about single state or double state … I’m talking about the rebuilding of Gaza,” he said, "That was a power room…Those are the richest countries … really, seriously rich countries, and they can handle it.” When Nasser al Qudwa was asked how he feels about Western stewardship or guardianship. He said that the Palestinian people do not intend to be under any international authority, and specifically not under another British mandate. He finds the situation diabolical, that after all the bloodshed and sacrifice, a group of westerners are building the home of Palestinians.

US President Donald Trump put the primary issue of a Palestinian statehood hanging in balance as he denied to commit to the two state solution.

Trump casts doubt on Palestinan statehood saying, "We'll have to see"

Thousands flooded streets across European cities in outrage after Israeli forces intercept the Global Sumud Flotilla, detaining 400+ humanitarian activists en route to Gaza.
From smashing storefronts in Barcelona to holding flash mobs in Rome and protests outside Israeli embassy in Paris, citizens across Europe are demanding justice for Palestinians.
Viral footage showed Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir labeling activists “terrorists,” fueling global condemnation.
Meanwhile Gaza remains in crisis with hospitals crippled, aid blocked, and residents desperate for relief.

Netanyahu sets Europe ablaze as pro-Palestinian protests sweep Spain, Italy, France

A Palestinian food brand says its UK sales increased by 50% to £3.2m in 2024 as shoppers seek out its olive oil in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank.


Palestinian food brand says UK sales up 50% as shoppers show solidarity 

Gaza Peace Plan: The White House has unveiled a comprehensive 20-point peace plan aimed at ending the ongoing conflict in Gaza, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressing support for the proposal. The plan, announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, includes an immediate ceasefire, the return of all Israeli hostages within 72 hours, the release of Palestinian prisoners, and the demilitarization of Hamas.


Gaza Peace Deal: White House Presents 20-Point Peace Plan, Netanyahu Agrees 

The US proposal for ending the war in Gaza encourages Palestinians to remain in the Strip and provides for the creation of a pathway to a future Palestinian state.


US 21-point plan for ending Gaza war, creating pathway to Palestinian state

Netanyahu Wears a QR Code During UNGA Speech - Here’s What It Contains

The QR code was part of a broader Israeli public-diplomacy push in New York. Dozens of billboard trucks and digital screens near UN headquarters and in Times Square display the message “Remember October 7” alongside a QR code that links to the same documentation site.


Netanyahu Wears a QR Code During UNGA Speech - Here’s What It Contains

Several countries recognised Palestine at the UN, marking a shift in global diplomacy. The move is seen as a potential turning point in the Israel-Palestine conflict. In Gaza, residents express cautious hope amid continued airstrikes and displacement.


Palestine gains recognition but Gaza still bleeds

World leaders from across the globe have convened at the United Nations in New York for the 80th General Assembly, discussing pressing international issues, conflicts, and cooperation on key global challenges.


UNGA: Palestinian president addresses via video after US denied visa to travel to New York

Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday (Sep 23) accused Israel of committing “genocide” in Gaza during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. Showing images of the destruction, he said that “innocent people are dying” as the leaders meet at the annual session of the UN. He further said that there is no war in Gaza, adding that it was an invasion and a policy of mass massacre.“A genocide is continuing in Gaza; even as we meet here, innocent people are dying,” Erdogan said.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-your-countries-are-going-to-hell-trump-lectures-europeans-on-migration-at-un-praises-his-immigration-crackdown-1758643772544">‘Your countries are going to hell’: Trump lectures Europeans on migration at UN, praises his immigration crackdown</a> “We cannot possibly talk about the presence of two sides in Gaza, because in Gaza, on one side, there is a regular army with the most modern, most lethal weapons, and on the other hand, there are innocent civilians, innocent children. This is not a fight against terrorism. This is an occupation, deportation, exile, genocide, and destruction of life,” he said.Erdogan slammed the actions of Israel in the West Bank, “where Hamas is not in power,” and condemned the “attacks on Syria, on Iran, Yemen, and Lebanon.” He also criticised the recent Israeli strike on Qatar earlier this month, which targeted Hamas’s leadership but failed to eliminate them.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-release-the-hostages-now-trump-warns-against-recognising-palestinian-state-says-don-t-give-in-to-hamas-1758638897414">‘Release the hostages now’: Trump warns against recognising Palestinian state, says don’t ‘give in to Hamas’</a>“[Prime Minister Benjamin] Netanyahu is obviously not interested in forging peace or releasing the hostages. Not only Israel’s neighbours, but all countries in the Middle East are subject to the Israeli government’s reckless threats,” he said, adding that Israel’s actions threaten “the values that emerged after the Second World War.”He also went on to blame Israel for the shelving of “fundamental human rights” around the world.

Erdogan also criticised the recent Israeli strike on Qatar earlier this month, which targeted Hamas’s leadership but failed to eliminate them.

Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday (Sep 23) accused Israel of committing “genocide” in Gaza during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. Showing images of the destruction, he said that “innocent people are dying” as the leaders meet at the annual session of the UN. He further said that there is no war in Gaza, adding that it was an invasion and a policy of mass massacre. “A genocide is continuing in Gaza; even as we meet here, innocent people are dying,” Erdogan said. Also read | ‘Your countries are going to hell’: Trump lectures Europeans on migration at UN, praises his immigration crackdown “We cannot possibly talk about the presence of two sides in Gaza, because in Gaza, on one side, there is a regular army with the most modern, most lethal weapons, and on the other hand, there are innocent civilians, innocent children. This is not a fight against terrorism. This is an occupation, deportation, exile, genocide, and destruction of life,” he said. Erdogan slammed the actions of Israel in the West Bank, “where Hamas is not in power,” and condemned the “attacks on Syria, on Iran, Yemen, and Lebanon.” He also criticised the recent Israeli strike on Qatar earlier this month, which targeted Hamas’s leadership but failed to eliminate them. Also read | ‘Release the hostages now’: Trump warns against recognising Palestinian state, says don’t ‘give in to Hamas’ “[Prime Minister Benjamin] Netanyahu is obviously not interested in forging peace or releasing the hostages. Not only Israel’s neighbours, but all countries in the Middle East are subject to the Israeli government’s reckless threats,” he said, adding that Israel’s actions threaten “the values that emerged after the Second World War.” He also went on to blame Israel for the shelving of “fundamental human rights” around the world.

Erdogan also criticised the recent Israeli strike on Qatar earlier this month, which targeted Hamas’s leadership but failed to eliminate them.

‘Genocide is continuing in Gaza’: Turkish President Erdogan slams Israel at UNGA

BREAKING: Trump Arrives at UN For 80th General Assembly, Likely to Speak On Gaza, Ukraine War, Palestine

U.S. President Donald Trump delivers his address to the U.N. General Assembly. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, French President Emmanuel Macron and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa are also speaking on the first day of the U.N.'s gathering of world leaders.

BREAKING: Trump Arrives at UN For General Assembly, Likely to Speak On Gaza, Ukraine War, Palestine

BREAKING: Trump Addresses UN For General Assembly, Hails 'Golden Age of America'

U.S. President Donald Trump delivers his address to the U.N. General Assembly. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, French President Emmanuel Macron and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa are also speaking on the first day of the U.N.'s gathering of world leaders.

BREAKING: Trump Addresses UN For General Assembly, Hails 'Golden Age of America'

BREAKING: Trump To Address 80th UNGA Session, Likely to Speak On Gaza, Ukraine War, Palestine | WION


BREAKING: Trump To Address 80th UNGA Session, Likely to Speak On Gaza, Ukraine War, Palestine

Emmanuel Macron Formally Recognises Palestinian State, Calls For An End to The Gaza War | WION

United Nations: French President Emmanuel Macron officially recognised a Palestinian state, joined by five other leaders, at a high-level summit ahead of the annual United Nations General Assembly in New York.


Emmanuel Macron Formally Recognises Palestinian State, Calls For An End to The Gaza War 

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday (Sep 22) urged the United Nations to admit Palestine as a full member state, stepping up his calls for recognition at a French-led summit in New York. Calling the summit, which Israel and its chief backer, the United States, did not attend, "only the beginning", Sanchez insisted that the process of Palestine joining the United Nations must be completed soon.<h2>The process needs to be completed soon: Sanchez</h2>“This conference marks a milestone, but it’s not the end of the road. It’s only the beginning,” Sanchez told the UN General Assembly. “The State of Palestine must be a full member of the United Nations," he insisted.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/america-us-labels-recognition-of-palestinian-state-by-uk-australia-canada-and-other-allies-performative-israel-gaza-war-1758504199285">US State Department labels recognition of Palestinian state by UK and other allies 'performative': Report</a>The Spanish PM told the landmark UK summit that the process of Palestine's state joining the UN as a full member state "must be completed as soon as possible, on an equal footing with other states.”Sanchez, one of Europe’s fiercest critics of Israel’s war in Gaza, also called for “immediate measures to stop the barbarism and make peace possible.” Spain, along with Ireland and Norway, formally recognised Palestine in May, prompting sharp pushback from Israel.Palestinian Authority president Mahmud Abbas, who was not allowed to attend in person by Washington, addressed the summit virtually and urged Hamas to surrender its weapons to his administration. “We also condemn the killing and detention of civilians, including Hamas actions on October 7, 2023,” he said.<h2>Netanyahu stands firm against Palestinian statehood</h2>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to block Palestinian statehood, while far-right ministers in his coalition openly advocate annexing the West Bank. “It will not happen. No Palestinian state will be established west of the Jordan River,” Netanyahu said in a televised address, denouncing the recognition push as “absurd” and a danger to Israel’s survival. He vowed instead to expand Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank, which Israel has controlled since 1967 in defiance of international law.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-to-recognise-palestine-today-despite-israel-slamming-move-as-rewarding-terrorism-was-the-move-delayed-by-trump-visit-1758428851590">UK to recognise Palestine today despite Israel slamming move as 'rewarding terrorism'. Was it delayed by Trump's visit?</a>The Biden administration has also opposed the latest push, with White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt saying President Trump views recognition as “a reward to Hamas.” On Sunday (Sep 21), a US State Department spokesperson, while addressing the recent recognition of a Palestinian state by Britain, Australia, Canada, and Portugal, said that America's "focus remains on serious diplomacy, not performative gestures."&nbsp;

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has called for the admission of Palestine as a full member state. He stated that the process “must be completed as soon as possible, on an equal footing with other states.”

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday (Sep 22) urged the United Nations to admit Palestine as a full member state, stepping up his calls for recognition at a French-led summit in New York. Calling the summit, which Israel and its chief backer, the United States, did not attend, "only the beginning", Sanchez insisted that the process of Palestine joining the United Nations must be completed soon. The process needs to be completed soon: Sanchez “This conference marks a milestone, but it’s not the end of the road. It’s only the beginning,” Sanchez told the UN General Assembly. “The State of Palestine must be a full member of the United Nations," he insisted. Also read | US State Department labels recognition of Palestinian state by UK and other allies 'performative': Report The Spanish PM told the landmark UK summit that the process of Palestine's state joining the UN as a full member state "must be completed as soon as possible, on an equal footing with other states.” Sanchez, one of Europe’s fiercest critics of Israel’s war in Gaza, also called for “immediate measures to stop the barbarism and make peace possible.” Spain, along with Ireland and Norway, formally recognised Palestine in May, prompting sharp pushback from Israel. Palestinian Authority president Mahmud Abbas, who was not allowed to attend in person by Washington, addressed the summit virtually and urged Hamas to surrender its weapons to his administration. “We also condemn the killing and detention of civilians, including Hamas actions on October 7, 2023,” he said. Netanyahu stands firm against Palestinian statehood Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to block Palestinian statehood, while far-right ministers in his coalition openly advocate annexing the West Bank. “It will not happen. No Palestinian state will be established west of the Jordan River,” Netanyahu said in a televised address, denouncing the recognition push as “absurd” and a danger to Israel’s survival. He vowed instead to expand Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank, which Israel has controlled since 1967 in defiance of international law. Also read | UK to recognise Palestine today despite Israel slamming move as 'rewarding terrorism'. Was it delayed by Trump's visit? The Biden administration has also opposed the latest push, with White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt saying President Trump views recognition as “a reward to Hamas.” On Sunday (Sep 21), a US State Department spokesperson, while addressing the recent recognition of a Palestinian state by Britain, Australia, Canada, and Portugal, said that America's "focus remains on serious diplomacy, not performative gestures."

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has called for the admission of Palestine as a full member state. He stated that the process “must be completed as soon as possible, on an equal footing with other states.”

Spain's Sanchez demands UN membership for Palestine, slams ‘barbarism’ in Gaza

United Nations: French President Emmanuel Macron officially recognised a Palestinian state, joined by five other leaders, at a high-level summit ahead of the annual United Nations General Assembly in New York.


UN: "Time Has Come': France Formally Recognises Palestinian State 

Palestinians fled south along a coastal road in central Gaza on Monday. They carried their belongings as Israeli strikes continued in Gaza City. A day earlier, Israeli forces blew up residential buildings, killing at least 31 people. The strikes caused more civilians to flee the area.


Israel-Gaza War: Israeli Airstrikes Hit Gaza Killing 6 | Palestinians Flee Gaza City

Ahead of the start of the annual united nations general assembly (UNGA) session next week that will see many western countries recognising the "state of Palestine", the Palestinian ambassador to India, Abdallah M. Abu Shawesh, speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibal, said, "'we expect western countries to recognise us, they came late. UK came very late" but added, "but recognition is important step'. Many western countries like France, UK, Canada, Australia have announced that they will recognise the Palestinian state during the week of the 80th UN General Assembly (UNGA) session that begins on September 22nd, coinciding with the "2 state solution conference", co chaired by Saudi Arabia and France. Watch the full video to know more on this!


Palestine ambassador speaks to WION ahead of UNGA session

The Arab-Islamic summit concluded without consensus, exposing sharp divisions among member states. Attention now shifts to the UN General Assembly, where discussions on the two-state solution are set to intensify.


UN General Assembly to take up two-state solution talks 

Israel has systematically bombed homes, residential towers, hospitals, and shelters in Gaza City, killing dozens of Palestinians and forcibly displacing thousands of others. This is what Israel has done in the past 24 hours alone.



Israel-Gaza War: Israeli Strikes More Buildings In Gaza City

The PLO has launched a disarmament campaign in Lebanon’s refugee camps, facing resistance from Hamas and Islamic Jihad factions. Over 220,000 refugees are affected as authorities aim to restore control and reduce armed conflicts within the camps.


Lebanon: PLO begins disarmament push amid Hamas and Islamic Jihad resistance

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday that getting rid of Hamas chiefs living in Qatar would remove the main obstacle to releasing all hostages and ending the war in Gaza.


Israel-Hamas war: Netanyahu claims Hamas leaders in Qatar blocking ceasefire attempts

The United Nations General Assembly has voted in favour of a peaceful settlement of the Palestine issue and implementation of a two-state solution, but without Hamas. The resolution, known as the 'New York declaration', was approved by a majority of 142 countries in favour, 10 against, and 12 abstaining.


UN officials condemn worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, support Palestine's statehood 

India was among the 142 countries that voted in favour of the declaration, while 10 countries voted against it and 12 decided to abstain from voting.


India votes in favour as UNGA adopts resolution backing two-state solution on Palestine

palestine

Palestine, News on Palestine, stories on Palestine, articles on Palestine, Palestine stories at Wion, Palestine news, Palestine latest news