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- 1Hamas leader says agreed Gaza roadmap includes Palestinian statehood▼Hamas leader: Gaza roadmap we agreed to includes establishment of Palestinian state
A Hamas leader has said that the roadmap agreed for Gaza includes the establishment of a Palestinian state. The statement came amid ongoing international efforts to settle the future of the territory after the war between Israel and Hamas. The claim is likely to fuel disputes over whether ceasefire arrangements point toward statehood or only toward Gaza's reconstruction and governance.
- 2UN adds over 60 companies to Israel settlement blacklist▼UN adds over 60 companies to Israel blacklist
The United Nations has added more than 60 companies to its blacklist of firms operating in Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories. The move targets businesses deemed to be involved in activities supporting the settlements, which Israel disputes and much of the international community considers illegal. The decision is expected to draw strong reactions from Israel, the United States and human rights groups.
- 3UN adds 61 companies to settlements blacklist▼UN adds 61 companies to settlements blacklist over alleged Palestinian rights violations
The United Nations has added 61 companies to its blacklist of firms operating in Israeli settlements, over alleged violations of Palestinian human rights. The updated list names businesses across sectors including construction, technology and finance that the UN says are linked to settlement activity in the occupied Palestinian territories. Israel and the United States have long rejected the list, while rights groups welcomed the move as accountability for corporate involvement in the occupation.
- 4Vatican diplomat urges two-state solution and AI limits at UN▼Vatican's top diplomat pushes 2-state solution, 'limits' on AI at UN General Assembly
The Vatican's top diplomat told the UN General Assembly that a two-state solution remains essential to resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and called for limits on the development and use of artificial intelligence. The speech aligns with Pope Francis's repeated appeals for peace in the Middle East and for ethical guardrails on new technologies. It underscores the Holy See's effort to shape international debate on both conflicts and technology governance.
- 5UK has not suspended any Israel arms export licences●Surprise Report: "The British government has not suspended or revoked a single additional arms export licence for Israel
A new report indicates the British government has not suspended or revoked a single additional arms export licence to Israel, despite Foreign Secretary David Miliband previously stating he would refuse applications for arms and other exports that materially contribute to the occupation of Palestinian territory. Critics say the gap between the government's stated policy and its actions raises questions about the UK's commitment to its own declared red lines on arms sales.
- 6China opposes unilateral military action amid US-Iran conflict●China opposes 'unilateral military actions' amid US-Iran war, calls for 2-state Palestine solution track
China has come out against unilateral military actions as fighting between the United States and Iran escalates, urging a return to diplomacy. Beijing also renewed its call for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, positioning itself as a voice for de-escalation and negotiation in the Middle East.
- 7Massive Attack member reportedly arrested in UK over Gaza criticism▼La "democracia" británica sigue haciendo el.ridiculo, con Andy Starmer al mando. Detienen a un miembro de "Massive Attac
Posts in Spanish claim British police have arrested a member of the band Massive Attack for criticising Israel's war in Gaza, with critics mocking what they call the state of British democracy under Keir Starmer, mockingly written as 'Andy Starmer'. The reports have been amplified by pro-Palestinian accounts, sparking anger over free speech and policing of war commentary in the UK.