Two major Israeli banks are preparing to end their correspondent banking relationships with Palestinian financial institutions, raising concerns over the potential economic impact on the occupied West Bank and regional stability. Read More: Israel approves $2.3bn West Bank expansion According to Israeli officials, Israel Discount Bank will discontinue its banking ties with Palestinian lenders on September 1, while […]
Palestinian Authority
Settler plan targets 100 West Bank sites
Israeli settler groups have reportedly prepared a plan targeting 100 strategic locations in the occupied West Bank’s Area A. Palestinian officials say the proposal could accelerate Israeli annexation and further undermine Palestinian self-rule. The reported plan directly affects Palestinians living in the occupied territory and regional peace efforts. According to the Israeli newspaper Israel Hayom, […]
Trump backs transitional Palestinian panel to govern Gaza
US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced his support for a newly appointed Palestinian Technocratic Government to oversee Gaza during a transitional period, as Washington moves into the second phase of a ceasefire brokered in October. Read More: Global leaders eye seat on Trump’s Gaza peace board Trump, speaking on social media, said the body — officially […]
Muslim-majority countries signal support for proposed Gaza stabilisation force
Despite domestic and political challenges, most Muslim-majority countries involved in the Gaza peace process have expressed support for the proposed International Stabilisation Force (ISF) aimed at securing the besieged territory. Diplomats say that while participation carries significant risks at home, the alternative—ongoing bloodshed in Gaza—is far worse. Read More: Diplomatic talks planned on proposed Gaza stabilisation […]
Pakistan supports Arab league’s Gaza reconstruction plan
Pakistan has expressed full support for the Arab League’s plan to rebuild Gaza under Palestinian Authority leadership. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar voiced this support during the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers’ Extraordinary Session in Jeddah. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to the Palestinian cause and called for an end to […]
Fatah vows fresh protests and shuns Pence over Jerusalem move
RAMALLAH, Palestinian Territories: Fatah called on Palestinians to keep up their demonstrations over Washington’s policy shift on Jerusalem as the movement confirmed its leader will refuse to meet with US Vice President later this month in protest at the controversial decision. After protests gripped the West Bank and Gaza for a third straight day, Israeli […]