Israel-Palestine

Israel tells Britain to close East Jerusalem consulate within 30 days, sources say

The closure of the consulate is among a series of retaliatory measures by Israel in response to Britain, France and Canada announcing sanctions on Israeli settlements on Sept 8.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Sept 9, 2026

US officials have accused China’s DeepSeek, Moonshot AI, Alibaba, MiniMax and StepFun of using variants of American-made AI models to train their AI products.

Six to be charged over public assemblies, processions without permit in support of Palestinian cause

The six women will be charged in court over public assemblies and processions without permit on Sept 9.

Netanyahu under fire over report UAE warned of 2023 Hamas attack

Former Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett said current prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu “cannot continue to serve in his position for even one more minute”.

UK to sanction Israeli West Bank settlements in support for two-state solution

Ed Miliband, who became Britain’s foreign minister in July, had flagged that he wanted to reset policy on Israel.

Board of Peace’s Mladenov says Gaza, West Bank escalation makes two-state solution ‘impossible’

Nickolay Mladenov, the high representative for Gaza under the US-backed Board of Peace tasked with implementing an October ceasefire plan, was speaking at the Hili Forum in Abu Dhabi.

Israel threatens ‘full-scale war’ with Palestinian Authority, warning against Oct 7-style attack

Israeli soldiers keeping watch during settlers’ weekly tour in Hebron, in the occupied West Bank on Sept 5.

Thailand to deport French zoo owner who barred Israelis

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul told reporters on Sept 6: “We want tourists, but when they come, they have to respect our laws, Thai people and our customs and tradition.”

US actress Susan Sarandon says she still loses movie roles over support for Palestinians

US actress Susan Sarandon was dropped by her longstanding talent agency UTA in 2023 after remarks she made while attending pro-Palestinian rallies.

Israeli PM Netanyahu orders West Bank settler outposts to be removed

An illuminated Star of David above an Israeli settlers outpost near Ramallah, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.

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