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‘Tunnel vision’: how Israel is using archaeology for political ends
ByJulian Borger in Jerusalem September 25, 2025

Scientists say Netanyahu government and its US backers are trying to construct a history shorn of all complexityWhen the US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, visited Jerusalem this month, the itinerary his Israeli hosts laid on involved more archaeology…

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British officials fear Trump could recognise Israeli West Bank settlements
ByKiran Stacey, Patrick Wintour and Andrew Roth September 23, 2025

Government insiders say move would be a serious blow to prospect of a two-state solutionMiddle East crisis – live updatesBritish officials fear Donald Trump could recognise Israeli control over illegal settlements on the West Bank in retaliation for th…

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British officials fear Trump could recognise Israeli West Bank settlements
ByKiran Stacey, Patrick Wintour and Andrew Roth September 23, 2025

Government insiders say move would be a serious blow to prospect of a two-state solutionMiddle East crisis – live updatesBritish officials fear Donald Trump could recognise Israeli control over illegal settlements on the West Bank in retaliation for th…

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In Israel, Government Backlash Brews Over Palestinian State Recognition
ByLiam Stack and Rawan Sheikh Ahmad September 23, 2025

As more countries moved to formally recognize a Palestinian state, a far-right member of Israel’s government called for “countermeasures” including the annexation of the West Bank.

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In Israel, Government Backlash Brews Over Palestinian State Recognition
ByLiam Stack and Rawan Sheikh Ahmad September 23, 2025September 23, 2025

As more countries moved to formally recognize a Palestinian state, a far-right member of Israel’s government called for “countermeasures” including the annexation of the West Bank.

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Palestinian Statehood Seems More Remote Than Ever
ByAaron Boxerman September 22, 2025September 22, 2025

Even before the war in Gaza, negotiations failed to produce peace between the Israelis and the Palestinians.

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What does it mean to be a state?
ByEphrat Livni September 22, 2025

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The Guardian view on UK recognition of a Palestinian state: this must be a call to action, not conscience-salving | Editorial
ByEditorial September 21, 2025

The diplomatic groundswell, and Israel’s increasing isolation, come late. They must be the beginning of a renewed effortDeath rains down on Gaza City. Starvation stalks the north of Gaza. Israel has now killed more than 65,000 Palestinians, most of the…

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The Guardian view on UK recognition of a Palestinian state: this must be a call to action, not conscience-salving | Editorial
ByEditorial September 21, 2025

The diplomatic groundswell, and Israel’s increasing isolation, come late. They must be the beginning of a renewed effortDeath rains down on Gaza City. Starvation stalks the north of Gaza. Israel has now killed more than 65,000 Palestinians, most of the…

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UK, Canada and Australia announce formal recognition of Palestine, with wave of Israel’s allies to follow
ByPatrick Wintour Diplomatic editor in New York September 21, 2025

Partly symbolic move by up to 10 states comes amid fears Israel could respond by annexing parts of West BankA wave of Israel’s allies are announcing their recognition of the state of Palestine, as part of a wider manoeuvre designed to ostracise Hamas a…

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