Unlike many of these regions, Israel did not expand through offensive wars. It was attacked upon its founding in 1948 and ...

Another week, another country recognizing a Palestinian state. In the past 12 months alone, Norway, Ireland, Spain, Slovenia, Armenia and Mexico have joined more than 140 others already recognizing ...

The French-Israeli relationship has always been turbulent, but the prospect that President Emmanuel Macron may recognize a ...

France is leading an effort to support the formal recognition of a Palestinian state. It’s a significant step major Western countries were reluctant to take until the devastation caused by the war.

A top-level U.N. conference on a two-state solution for Israel and the Palestinians scheduled for next week has been postponed amid surging tensions in the Middle East, French ...

The authority, the Palestinians’ internationally recognized representative, faces a difficult task. It is deeply unpopular at home, weakened by years of Palestinian infighting and conflict with ...

The report stated that the recognition could also serve as a symbolic gesture aimed at bridging the growing divide between ...

Opposition to the war in Gaza is fueling a new diplomatic approach. Major Western countries are coming together to support formal recognition of a Palestinian state. Israel is threatening retaliation.

In today’s world, military power is no longer measured solely by missile blasts and the roar of fighter jets. Alongside every military strike runs a quieter yet far more influential battle: the war of ...

PARIS (AP) — A top-level U.N. conference on a two-state solution for Israel and ... and Macron had been among leaders scheduled to attend. The Palestinian Authority hoped the conference would ...

This poster says “Bearer of the Trust” on top (referring to the Palestinian cause ... Further reading: Ten years ago, the Vatican recognized the State of Palestine In July 1968, the PLO ...

In the wake of intensifying criticism of Israel’s offensive in Gaza, Pope Francis received Palestinian President ... The Holy See has recognized the State of Palestine since 2013, maintaining ...