Palestinian state recognition
Two Years of Gaza War: Stalemate Continues as Peace Remains Elusive Despite Mounting Costs
Oct 08, 2025 02:29 am CST
After two years of devastating conflict in Gaza following Hamas' October 2023 attack, Israel and Hamas remain locked in a military and diplomatic stalemate. Despite inflicting substantial damage on Hamas and its regional allies, Israel has failed to achieve its primary objectives while facing increasing international isolation. The conflict has left Gaza in ruins with tens of thousands dead, 90% of the population displaced, and no clear path to resolution despite renewed US-led ceasefire efforts. Both Netanyahu and Hamas cling to power amid mounting domestic criticism, regional instability, and humanitarian catastrophe.
Italy's Prime Minister Meloni Faces Mounting Pressure Over Palestinian State Recognition
Sep 26, 2025 02:17 am CST
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni faces intensifying domestic pressure as nearly 88% of Italians support Palestinian state recognition while her government maintains a cautious position. Despite growing protests and international movement toward recognition, Meloni has only recently indicated conditional support for Palestinian statehood, creating political tension as opposition parties accuse her administration of deliberately stalling on the issue.
Emmanuel Macron Takes Risk With Palestinian Statehood Recognition
Sep 20, 2025 08:47 pm CST
French President Emmanuel Macron scored a major diplomatic coup by declaring his intention to recognise a Palestinian state.
Israel Sets Gaza "On Fire" As Top US Diplomat Warns "Savages Like Hamas"
Sep 16, 2025 02:02 pm CST
Israel unleashed a massive new bombing campaign on Gaza City on Tuesday after visiting US Secretary of State Marco Rubio backed the ally's goal of eradicating Hamas and warned that only days may be left for a diplomatic solution.