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Palestine

Israeli army investigates soldier over Palestinian’s fake abduction

The Palestinian had been detained while attempting to enter Israel illegally from the occupied West Bank.
The Palestinian had been detained while attempting to enter Israel illegally from the occupied West Bank.

Dozens arrested after protesters breach London prison grounds

London’s Metropolitan Police said the group were “protesting in support of a Palestine Action prisoner on a hunger strike”.
London’s Metropolitan Police said the group were “protesting in support of a Palestine Action prisoner on a hunger strike”.

West Bank education centre could close in days due to Israeli seizure threat, says UNRWA

The Palestinian key of return lies on the entrance arch of the camp near an UNRWA center, in the Aida refugee camp in Bethlehem, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, January 11, 2026. REUTERS/Ammar Awad
The Palestinian key of return lies on the entrance arch of the camp near an UNRWA center, in the Aida refugee camp in Bethlehem, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, January 11, 2026. REUTERS/Ammar Awad

Trump launches Board of Peace that some fear rivals UN

The signing ceremony for US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace will be held in Davos, Switzerland, where the World Economic Forum is taking place.
The signing ceremony for US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace will be held in Davos, Switzerland, where the World Economic Forum is taking place.

UAE becomes early supporter of Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ with formal acceptance

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan accompanying US President Donald Trump as he departs Abu Dhabi on May 16, 2025.
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan accompanying US President Donald Trump as he departs Abu Dhabi on May 16, 2025.

Some European states rethink presence at US-backed Gaza base, diplomats say

US and Israeli soldiers at the Civil Military Coordination Centre, established in Israel under President Donald Trump’s plan to end the war in Gaza, in November 2025.
US and Israeli soldiers at the Civil Military Coordination Centre, established in Israel under President Donald Trump’s plan to end the war in Gaza, in November 2025.

Israel orders Gaza families to move out, in first forced evacuation since ceasefire

Israel’s military denied having plans to forcibly displace Palestinians from the area.
Israel’s military denied having plans to forcibly displace Palestinians from the area.

Five pro-Palestinian activists plead not guilty over UK military base break-in

The five are accused of breaking into the Brize Norton Royal Air Force base in central England in June 2025.
The five are accused of breaking into the Brize Norton Royal Air Force base in central England in June 2025.

Top Australia arts festival apologises for barring Palestinian writer

Palestinian writer Randa Abdel-Fattah’s past comments have been criticised by some Jewish and pro-Israel groups.
Palestinian writer Randa Abdel-Fattah’s past comments have been criticised by some Jewish and pro-Israel groups.

Ali Shaath: The Trump-backed Palestinian who wants to push Gaza’s rubble into the sea

The United Nations estimates that rebuilding Gaza’s shattered homes will take until at least 2040, and may drag on for many decades.
The United Nations estimates that rebuilding Gaza’s shattered homes will take until at least 2040, and may drag on for many decades.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.