The UK’s formal recognition of the state of Palestine was hailed on Monday as a “historic beginning” by Ambassador Husam Zomlot, head of the Palestinian mission to the UK, Anadolu reports. www.middleeastmonitor.com/20250922-cor...

Luxembourg Prime Minister Luc Frieden said on Monday that his country’s plan to recognise Palestinian statehood is due to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government actions rather than Israel itself www.middleeastmonitor.com/20250922-lux...

Pope Leo XIV has condemned the Israeli occupation army’s displacement of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, warning that “no future can be built on violence, forced exile, and revenge.” www.middleeastmonitor.com/20250922-pop...

Israeli bombardment around medical facilities has forced the shutdown of Al-Rantisi Children’s Hospital and Gaza City’s Eye Hospital, the only public eye-care center in the territory, the Health Ministry said Monday, Anadolu reports. www.middleeastmonitor.com/20250922-isr...

Italy on Monday is experiencing a general strike over the situation in Gaza, which affects many sectors, including transportation, schools, and public services, news agency ANSA reported.

France has declared it will align with Ireland in refusing to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest if Israel is allowed to compete. This decision significantly intensifies the existing debate around the event.

Israeli attacks force Gaza City’s only eye hospital, children’s facility out of service

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday claimed there has been “some progress” in contacts with Syria, while stressing that any breakthrough remains a long way off. Read: www.middleeastmonitor.com/20250922-isr...

Palestinian flag raised at 52 town halls across France despite ban

Russia says 2-state solution ‘only possible path’ to resolve Israel-Palestine conflict

The raising of the Palestinian flag at the "Embassy of the State of Palestine" in London formally marks the mission's upgrade, a move that follows Britain's recognition. Source: @palestine.pixel

Trump scrambles to contain fallout from Gaza genocide with meeting in New York

An Israeli drone strike killed five people, including three children, in the southern Lebanese town of Bint Jbeil on Sunday, Lebanon’s health ministry said. Read: www.middleeastmonitor.com/20250922-isr...

In a direct challenge to the national government, a number of French mayors have hoisted Palestinian flags on their town halls, with further adoptions anticipated. This act of defiance comes as France prepares to endorse the recognition of a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly.

The internal security forces of the Palestinian resistance in Gaza carried out the execution of three men on Sunday evening, accusing them of spying and collaborating with the Israeli occupation. Read: www.middleeastmonitor.com/20250922-gaz...

“Gaza is burning”: How Zionist hate fuels genocide? by Jamal Kanj

Portugal became the most recent Western country to extend formal recognition to a Palestinian state on September 21, a significant gesture made amid the ongoing war in Gaza. The announcement was preceded by a statement from Portuguese Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel in New York.

Pope Leo XIV condemns Israel’s displacement of Gazans, renews ceasefire call

Israeli ministers call for West Bank annexation after Western recognition of Palestine

A group of settlers took over a Palestinian home in the Old City of Hebron, in the southern occupied West Bank, on Sunday evening. Read: www.middleeastmonitor.com/20250922-isr...

Israeli prime minister claims ‘progress’ in Syria talks

Israeli drone strikes kill five, including children, in southern Lebanon

Report: Israel arrested over 360 Gaza medical personnel since October 2023

On September 21, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatened nations that recognize Palestinian statehood, promising consequences upon his return from the US. His warning targeted the UK, Canada, and Australia, which had just granted formal recognition ahead of the UN General Assembly.

Pakistan expands nuclear umbrella to cover Saudi Arabia

Israeli Government divided over response to Western recognition of Palestinian State

The Palestinian Forum in Britain (PFB) on Sunday welcomed the decision of the British government to officially recognise the State of Palestine. Read: www.middleeastmonitor.com/20250922-pal...

Gaza: Palestinian resistance executes 3 for collaborating with Israel

For decades, recognition of a Palestinian state has echoed through the halls of the United Nations, on the lips of politicians, and in the chants of crowds. #OPINION by Dr Ibrahim Hamami Read: www.middleeastmonitor.com/20250922-bet...

Israeli army raids Birzeit University in occupied West Bank

Drone activity monitored over Gaza-bound aid flotilla

Occupation forces are recorded shelling residential homes with tank fire. Source: @canon.insta

Israeli settlers take over Palestinian home in West Bank

Palestinian Forum in Britain welcome official recognition of the State of Palestine

The International Committee for Breaking the Siege of Gaza announced Sunday that a new wave of ships will set sail from southern Italy next Wednesday to challenge the blockade of the Palestinian enclave. Read: www.middleeastmonitor.com/20250921-new...

Between legitimacy and evasion: Reading the West’s recognition of Palestine by Dr Ibrahim Hamami

Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton has publicly denounced Israel's military campaign in Gaza, characterizing it as genocide and calling for the world to take action. He insisted that the international community has a moral obligation to intervene and stop the violence.

In a decisive move, the Rome city council voted on Thursday to express solidarity with Gaza and the Palestinian people by raising the Palestinian flag over the Campidoglio, its city hall on the Capitoline Hill.

The UK officially recognises the state of Palestine, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announce on Sunday ahead of the UN General Assembly, Anadolu reports. www.middleeastmonitor.com/20250921-uk-...

Scores of illegal Israeli settlers stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem on Sunday and held prayers for US right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, who was killed earlier this month, Anadolu reports. www.middleeastmonitor.com/20250921-ill...

At least 65,283 Palestinians have been killed in Israel’s genocidal war on the Gaza Strip since October 2023, the enclave’s Health Ministry said on Sunday, Anadolu reports. www.middleeastmonitor.com/20250921-gaz...

Israel on Sunday closed the main crossing between the occupied West Bank and Jordan, Palestinian and Jordanian officials confirmed, Anadolu reports. www.middleeastmonitor.com/20250921-isr...

"While the genocide and destruction in Gaza have reached unprecedented levels, Israel now appears to be moving towards its next bold step — a West Bank version of the Gaza endgame scenario." #Opinion by Alaa Said www.middleeastmonitor.com/20250921-gaz...

Leaders of Israel’s opposition parties announced on Saturday that they have established a joint forum aimed at strengthening political coordination against the ruling coalition and outlining the framework for a future government, Anadolu reports. www.middleeastmonitor.com/20250921-isr...

Today, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to announce recognition of Palestinian statehood, ahead of the 80th UNGA session, where Palestinian sovereignty will take centre stage, despite pushback from Israel and the US as attacks on Gaza intensify.

Israel kills 54 Palestinians in Gaza as army renews evacuation orders

Palestine’s Dwedar runs for hope at World Athletics Championships in Japan

Pro-Palestinian group protests outside Israeli-linked hotel in Greece

Scotland’s first minister welcomes Gaza Palestinians arriving for medical treatment

French President Macron says 2-state talks in New York key to mobilizing world support