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US and UN discuss Gaza reconstruction plan before general assembly
ByPatrick Wintour Diplomatic editor September 5, 2025

Talks aimed at preventing row at UN conference, where several countries plan to recognise state of Palestine A potential UN-endorsed reconstruction plan for Gaza, including a one-year technocratic government, an international stabilisation force, disar…

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US and UN discuss Gaza reconstruction plan before general assembly
ByPatrick Wintour Diplomatic editor September 5, 2025

Talks aimed at preventing row at UN conference, where several countries plan to recognise state of Palestine A potential UN-endorsed reconstruction plan for Gaza, including a one-year technocratic government, an international stabilisation force, disar…

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Isaac Herzog: Israeli president named in ICJ order who is due to visit UK
ByPeter Beaumont September 4, 2025

Herzog, who is expected to meet ministers in London next week, has been widely criticised for comments on GazaA few months into Israel’s brutal campaign in Gaza, international court of justice judges sat down to write their reply to South Africa’s comp…

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Israel’s president to visit London next Thursday for expected talks with ministers
ByJessica Elgot Deputy political editor September 4, 2025

Exclusive: Isaac Herzog will make trip just weeks before UK is planning to recognise statehood of PalestineIsrael’s president will visit London next Thursday just weeks before the UK is expected to recognise the state of Palestine at the UN general ass…

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Starmer must not meet Israeli president during UK visit, say Labour MPs
ByJessica Elgot Deputy political editor September 4, 2025September 5, 2025

Exclusive: Isaac Herzog to visit London for expected talks with ministers, with UK on brink of recognising Palestinian statehoodUK politics live – latest updatesThe president of Israel will travel to London next week amid outcry from Labour MPs who hav…

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Scotland bans arms companies that supply IDF from receiving financial aid
BySeverin Carrell Scotland editor September 3, 2025

Government says contractors seeking support must prove products will not be used by Israeli militaryThe Scottish government has banned arms companies which supply the IDF from getting grants and investment support, and will freeze support for trade wit…

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Scotland bans arms companies that supply IDF from receiving financial aid
BySeverin Carrell Scotland editor September 3, 2025September 3, 2025

Devolved government says contractors seeking support must prove products will not be used by Israeli military The Scottish government has banned arms companies which supply the IDF from getting grants and investment support, and will freeze support for…

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Iranian, Chinese presidents hold talks in Beijing
ByMehr News Agency September 2, 2025

TEHRAN, Sep. 02 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met and held talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday.

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Iranian, Chinese presidents hold talks in Beijing
ByMehr News Agency September 2, 2025

TEHRAN, Sep. 02 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met and held talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday.

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UK still intends to recognise a Palestinian state, David Lammy to tell MPs
ByKiran Stacey Policy editor August 31, 2025August 31, 2025

Foreign secretary to say an assessment will be carried out of whether Israel has complied with Keir Starmer’s termsDavid Lammy will tell MPs on Monday that the UK still intends to recognise a Palestinian state in September, with Israel having shown no …

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