Palestine (Gaza) which was 'Occupied Palestinian Territories,' until recognition announcement - Anadolu Ajansı

As UAE warns annexation a 'red line,' finance minister threatens PA with 'destruction' in plan that would isolate Palestinian population centers, leave them outside Israel

This story originally appeared in Mondoweiss on Sept. 04, 2025. It is shared here with permission. More than 80 percent of the occupied West Bank would become part of Israel, according to a new annexation proposal drafted by Israeli Finance Minister ...

"I have a clear message to those leaders who recognize a Palestinian state after October 7: You are giving a reward to terrorism," said Benjamin Netanyahu.

There is no single definition of a state, but international law widely cites the Montevideo Convention of 1933. The UN has previously referenced the Montevideo Convention when discussing Palestinian statehood.

JERUSALEM, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Israel's far-right finance minister said on Wednesday that maps were being drawn up for annexing territory in the occupied West Bank, land the Palestinians seek for a state, although it was unclear if he had Prime Minister ...

After more countries recognized a Palestinian state this week, President Trump said on Thursday that he would not permit Israel to take over the territory.