Category: Palestine
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West Bank Pressure Becomes Policy
On 8 September 2026, Spain, the United Kingdom, France, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Iceland, Norway, Poland, Portugal, and Sweden issued a joint statement confirming their intention to introduce national restrictions—or support European ones—on trade in goods from Israeli settlements in the West Bank. The UK, France, and Canada specifically announced they would ban imports of…
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Israel-Hamas: The War May Be Ending
Senior Hamas officials confirm they have reached deal to end conflict with Israel, after US President Donald Trump says group prepared to disarm. What is your most up-to-date and in-depth assessment? ME-100, Middle East Chief: From the information available today, this is the most consequential diplomatic development in Gaza since the war began—but it is not…
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Trump Launches U.S.-Led ‘Board of Peace’
Trump signed the founding charter in Davos, with representatives from countries like UAE, Hungary, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, Qatar, Indonesia, and others (around 17–26 founding members). What is your most up-to-date and in-depth assessment? ME-100, Chief of Middle East: Here’s the most up-to-date and in-depth assessment of the **Trump-led “Board of Peace” (sometimes reported in the…
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UN Backs Gaza Force, Foreign Board to Govern
“The UN Security Council has approved the US draft resolution on Gaza with 13 votes in favor, while China and Russia abstained. The vote installs Jared Kushner and Tony Blair’s concept for a foreign “Board of Peace” as Gaza’s governing authority, giving it control over the enclave’s resources and borders. The resolution authorizes deployment of…
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UN Installs Foreign Rule in Gaza
The UN Security Council has approved the US draft resolution on Gaza with 13 votes in favor, while China and Russia abstained. The vote installs Jared Kushner and Tony Blair’s concept for a foreign “Board of Peace” as Gaza’s governing authority, giving it control over the enclave’s resources and borders. The resolution authorizes deployment of…