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What does the UK recognising Palestinian statehood really mean? – podcast
By September 22, 2025

Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss the UK’s recognition of Palestine as a state. With the US and Israel criticising the move, what will it mean for the war in Gaza, and for diplomacy?Plus, what do we know about the split at the top of Jeremy Corbyn …

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Israeli politicians react bitterly to international recognitions of Palestinian state
ByJason Burke in Jerusalem September 22, 2025

Experts say move by nations including UK and Australia won’t change government policy and could strengthen its grip on powerMiddle East crisis – live updatesA wave of international recognitions of a Palestinian state has prompted bitter and almost unan…

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British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah freed from prison
ByPatrick Wintour Diplomatic editor September 22, 2025September 23, 2025

Writer, who has served six years for sharing a Facebook post, was given a presidential pardonThe British-Egyptian human rights activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah has been released from jail after serving six years for sharing a Facebook post.Egypt’s president…

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Arab and Muslim leaders to meet Trump to discuss peace plan for Gaza
ByPatrick Wintour in New York September 22, 2025

Talks on UN-led stabilisation force follow recognition of Palestine by France, Canada and the UKMiddle East crisis – live updatesArab and Muslim leaders are to meet Donald Trump in New York to discuss their plan for a UN-mandated international stabilis…

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France recognises Palestine and calls for UN force in Gaza
ByPatrick Wintour in New York September 22, 2025September 22, 2025

Macron sets out plan for international stabilisation mission as Arab and Muslim leaders prepare to meet Trump in New YorkEmmanuel Macron has announced France’s official recognition of the State of Palestine, setting out a plan for a UN-mandated interna…

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Mass grave reveals scale of unlawful killings by Egyptian army in Sinai, say campaigners
ByKaamil Ahmed September 22, 2025

Human rights group says hundreds of skeletons found exposed or buried just below ground during research into killings of civiliansHundreds of bodies could have been buried at a mass grave discovered in Egypt’s Sinai province by human rights campaigners…

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Abbas says Hamas must ‘surrender their weapons’ – as it happened
ByYohannes Lowe September 22, 2025September 23, 2025

This blog is now closed. See our full report hereThe Israeli military, which justifies its assault on Gaza City by saying it wants to “destroy Hamas military infrastructure” hasn’t given a timeline for the ground offensive, but there are indications it…

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With or without a ceasefire, humanitarian aid must enter Gaza. We managed it in previous wars | Moazzam Malik
ByMoazzam Malik September 22, 2025

Global powers ensured aid during civil wars in Syria and Sudan. We need a ‘Lifeline Rafah’ before more people starveMoazzam Malik is CEO of Save the ChildrenAs the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza deepens, world leaders gathering for the UN general ass…

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Starmer finally said it: ‘We recognise Palestine.’ But Gaza desperately needs action – where is that? | Nesrine Malik
ByNesrine Malik September 22, 2025

The British PM and others offered fine words, but after all the horror, many will say too little, too late. Palestinians need unfettered support – and nowWelcome, but behind the curve. That is the summary of the coordinated recognition of a Palestinian…

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Latest recognitions of Palestinian state will deepen global diplomatic rifts
ByAndrew Roth in New York September 21, 2025

Israel threatens retaliatory West Bank annexations as move by UK, Canada and Australia increases tension with US• UK, Canada and Australia announce formal recognition of Palestine, with wave of Israel’s allies to followThe recognition of a Palestinian …

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