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What the UK’s recognition of Palestinian statehood will mean
ByPatrick Wintour Diplomatic editor September 19, 2025

What does the decision entail and which other countries are joining Britain in recognition?The UK is expected to formally recognise Palestinian statehood in the coming days, having shifted its position on the subject in July, shortly after Emmanuel Mac…

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Why are more countries recognising Palestinian statehood and what does it mean practically?
ByPatrick Wintour Diplomatic editor September 19, 2025September 22, 2025

Coordinated action is largely symbolic and aimed at preserving and nurturing the vision of a two-state solutionMiddle East crisis – live updatesFrance and Saudi Arabia are convening dozens of world leaders in New York on Monday to rally support for a t…

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Battered but Undefeated, Hamas Remains a Fighting Force in Gaza
ByAdam Rasgon September 19, 2025September 19, 2025

Some Israeli officials believe the military assault on Gaza City will deliver a decisive blow to the group, which continues to stage ambushes and guerrilla attacks.

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Starmer has avoided state-visit bear traps but has he changed any of Trump’s thinking?
ByPatrick Wintour Diplomatic editor September 18, 2025

PM cannot afford for US president to walk away from Ukraine crisis and must persuade him to publicly support specific Gaza plansWith bear traps avoided and fireworks unlit, Keir Starmer will be delighted that his press conference with Donald Trump lent…

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Starmer has avoided state-visit bear traps but has he changed any of Trump’s thinking?
ByPatrick Wintour Diplomatic editor September 18, 2025

PM cannot afford for US president to walk away from Ukraine crisis and must persuade him to publicly support specific Gaza plansWith bear traps avoided and fireworks unlit, Keir Starmer will be delighted that his press conference with Donald Trump lent…

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Rifts Grow Between Netanyahu and His Security Chiefs
ByIsabel Kershner September 18, 2025

As Israel expands its war in Gaza, decision-making has become increasingly concentrated in the hands of one person: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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Rifts Grow Between Netanyahu and His Security Chiefs
ByIsabel Kershner September 18, 2025September 18, 2025

As Israel expands its war in Gaza, decision-making has become increasingly concentrated in the hands of one person: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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Saudi Arabia and Pakistan sign mutual defence pact as regional tensions escalate
ByReuters in Dubai and Islamabad September 18, 2025

Deal with nuclear-armed Pakistan comes as Gulf Arab states worry about US reliability while Saudi official says pact isn’t responding to ‘specific events’Saudi Arabia and nuclear-armed Pakistan have signed a formal mutual defence pact in a move that si…

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Saudi Arabia and Pakistan sign mutual defence pact as regional tensions escalate
ByReuters in Dubai and Islamabad September 18, 2025

Deal with nuclear-armed Pakistan comes as Gulf Arab states worry about US reliability while Saudi official says pact isn’t responding to ‘specific events’Saudi Arabia and nuclear-armed Pakistan have signed a formal mutual defence pact in a move that si…

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IDF tries to force civilians out of Gaza City as ground offensive continues
ByJulian Borger in Jerusalem September 17, 2025September 17, 2025

Two army divisions work their way towards centre of Gaza City as further Israeli airstrikes destroy buildingsIsraeli troops pressed ahead with a ground offensive into Gaza City on Wednesday, making further efforts to force more people to flee their hom…

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