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Palestinian statehood

After meeting for the Negev Summit, Bahrain's Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid al-Zayani, left, Egypt's Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry, Israel's Foreign Minister Yair Lapid, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Morocco's Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, and United Arab Emirates' Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, pose for a photograph Monday, March 28, 2022, in Sde Boker, Israel. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, Pool)
Nava Freiberg
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Nava Freiberg
Arab states see hawks ruling Israel no matter who wins vote, but still sense room for change
Observers tell ToI that even if new leadership leaves security doctrine and opposition to two-state solution in place, shifts in approach to Palestinians and regional diplomacy could change tenor of ties
Former IDF chief Gadi Eisenkot, head of the Yashar party, speaks at an agriculture-focused election campaign conference at the Drom HaSharon Regional Council building in central Israel on July 27, 2026. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
August 27, 2026, 4:05 pm
Eisenkot says two-state solution ‘delusional’ post-Oct. 7, but E1 settlement plan a ‘mistake’
Yashar party chief, leading in election polls, blasts Smotrich and Ben Gvir for spiraling settler violence, says IDF has ‘lost control’ in West Bank
By ToI Staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu leads a cabinet meeting in Jerusalem on November 23, 2025. (Ma’ayan Toaf/GPO)
November 23, 2025, 8:45 pm
At cabinet meeting, PM vows to ‘continue to strike terrorism’ wherever necessary
Hours before Beirut strike on Hezbollah military chief, ministers argue over dairy prices; education minister, key MK join protest outside meeting, demanding Israel annex West Bank
By Lazar Berman, Sam Sokol and ToI Staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gives an interview to the Abu Ali Express Telegram channel, which aired November 20, 2025. (Abu Ali Express screenshot/Telegram)
November 21, 2025, 12:31 am
Netanyahu: ‘There will not be a Palestinian state,’ even at cost of ties with Saudis
In interview with Telegram channel, PM says border deal with Syria ‘preferable’ but won’t budge on security demands; Israel to boost arms industry to ease reliance on US
By Nava Freiberg and Lazar Berman
Members of the UN Security Council raise their hands to vote in favor of a draft resolution to authorize an International Stabilization Force in Gaza, on November 17, 2025 at UN headquarters in New York City. (Adam Gray/Getty Images/AFP)
November 18, 2025, 7:55 am
UN Security Council endorses Trump broad Gaza peace plan, foreign stabilization force
US garners world support for 20-point proposal, which also references path to Palestinian statehood, but faces uphill battle convincing countries to provide troops to ensure Strip is demilitarized
By Jacob Magid
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir leads an Otzma Yehudit faction meeting at the Knesset on November 17, 2025. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
November 17, 2025, 9:15 pm
Ben Gvir calls for Abbas’s arrest if UN advances Palestinian state recognition
National security minister and fellow far-right minister Bezalel Smotrich vow to block Palestinian statehood, hours before UN vote on US-backed Gaza plan
By Ariela Karmel
US President Donald Trump, right, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a special plenum session in honor of Trump at the Knesset, October 13, 2025. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
November 16, 2025, 4:03 pm
Netanyahu vows to disarm Hamas as US said to wobble on Gaza demilitarization
PM rejects ‘lectures’ on opposing Palestinian state, after coalition allies rail at US-backed statement that Trump’s plan, up for UN vote Monday, offers pathway to establishing one
By Lazar Berman and ToI Staff
France's President Emmanuel Macron and Palestinian Authority president Mahmoud Abbas shake hands after a joint press conference at the Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris on November 11, 2025. (Christophe PETIT TESSON / POOL / AFP)
November 11, 2025, 11:48 pm
France says it will help draft constitution for Palestinian state as Abbas visits Paris
Macron says PA leader presented first draft, adds France to audit authority to ensure end of ‘pay-to-slay’ system; Abbas: Ramallah committed to peace, wants ‘democratic, unarmed state’
By Jacob Magid, Agencies and ToI Staff
US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman after his speech at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
November 1, 2025, 4:53 pm
Israel-Saudi deal ‘virtually impossible’ this year, Saudi insider tells NY Times
Only a ‘miraculous change’ in Israel toward Palestinian statehood seen as enabling deal; Saudi crown prince said to seek F-35s, backing for civilian nuclear program on DC visit
By ToI Staff
Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Ben Cohen calls for the creation of an ice cream flavor in solidarity with Palestinians, October 28, 2025 (Video screenshot; used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
October 29, 2025, 3:27 pm
Ben & Jerry’s co-founder: Unilever blocked pro-Palestinian flavor
Ben Cohen accuses parent company of ‘corporate butt kissing’ to Trump, launches online campaign to create his own ice cream in support of Palestinians
By ToI Staff
Pro-Palestinian protesters gather near a restaurant entrance after US President Donald Trump arrived for dinner near the White House, September 9, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
October 22, 2025, 4:47 pm
Most Americans, including 41% of Republicans, back Palestinian state recognition — poll
60% think Israel’s response to Oct. 7 was excessive; just 5% of Democrats approve of Trump’s performance as president, but 25% credit him for reaching Gaza truce, Reuters survey finds
By Reuters
Diplomatic adviser to the United Arab Emirates president Anwar Gargash arrives at the opening ceremony of the summit on peace in Ukraine, at the luxury Burgenstock resort, near Lucerne, on June 15, 2024. (Denis Balibouse / POOL / AFP)
October 22, 2025, 2:05 pm
Top UAE adviser calls for compromise to settle Israel-Palestinian conflict
Anwar Gargash says Israel must accept Palestinian state, alongside guaranteed security for the Jewish state
By Reuters and ToI Staff
Joint Arab List MK Aida Touma-Sliman in the Knesset in Jerusalem on June 8, 2022. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
October 18, 2025, 10:03 am
As Arab-led bloc mulls reunion, Hadash MK Touma-Sliman sees chance for ‘real change’
Buoyed by public turning against war and global support for Palestinians, lawmaker hopeful that with enough support, Arab MKs can force Israel to look beyond recovering hostages and replacing Netanyahu
By Ariela Karmel
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, right, meets Germany's then-opposition leader, now Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, February 12, 2024. (Kobi Gideon / GPO)
September 29, 2025, 11:08 am
Germany’s stalwart support for Israel in shadow of Holocaust strained by Gaza war
Western allies encouraging Berlin to recognize Palestinian state, support EU sanctions on Israel as polls show a domestic majority opposes ongoing Hamas conflict
By AFP and ToI Staff
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio attends a meeting with the Foreign Ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council nations as part of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly at the Lotte Palace Hotel, Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah, Pool)
September 27, 2025, 8:38 am
Revealed: US 21-point plan for ending Gaza war, creating pathway to Palestinian state
Witkoff proposal envisions all hostages released in first 48 hours, grants amnesty for peace-committing Hamas members, encourages Gazans to remain, sees US establish Israeli-Palestinian dialogue
By Jacob Magid
IMAGE: Lazar Berman (courtesy) / A sticker on a desk reads 'State of Palestine' at the Palestinian mission to France, one day after France recognized Palestinian statehood, September 23, 2025, in Paris. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard)
September 26, 2025, 11:30 am
Friday Focus with Lazar Berman: Who’s afraid of a Palestinian state?
ToI’s diplomatic correspondent on the ripple effects of a slew of countries recognizing a State of Palestine during this week of the United Nations General Assembly
By Amanda Borschel-Dan and Lazar Berman
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