US vice-president JD Vance (AP image) US Vice President JD Vance said on Friday that Washington has no plans to recognize Palestinian as state, questioning the viability of such a move “given the lack of a functional government there.”Vance’s remarks came during a meeting with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy at Chevening, the foreign secretary’s […]
The United States on Wednesday exercised its veto power against a UN Security Council resolution calling for an “immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire” between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, alongside unrestricted humanitarian aid access. The remaining 14 council members supported the draft as Gaza’s population faces severe humanitarian challenges.“The United States has been clear: We […]
A senior Hamas representative announced on Saturday their acceptance of a fresh Gaza ceasefire proposal from mediators, whilst calling for Israeli support but emphasising that the group’s armaments remain non-negotiable.The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged receipt of the mediators’ proposal and confirmed submitting a response.“Two days ago, we received a proposal from […]
