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Diplomacy

Egypt: Phase II Negotiations ‘Will Be Difficult’, Gaza Reconstruction Plan Ready
Egypt calls for urgent negotiations on the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire, warns of challenges ahead, and announces a ready reconstruction plan amid Israel’s halt of aid to the Strip. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr […]

Gaza Ceasefire Agreement Reached – Details
By Palestine Chronicle Staff A historic ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas includes prisoner exchanges, phased military withdrawals, and urgent humanitarian aid, offering a glimmer of hope to Gaza’s devastated residents. Though full details […]

‘No Relations’ – Erdogan Says Türkiye Cut All Ties with Israel
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “Active diplomacy to corner Israel in all areas and boost diplomatic pressure is also crucial.” Türkiye has severed all ties with Israel, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said, according […]

From Neutrality to Weapons Embargo: Evolution of Saudi Language on Israel’s War in Gaza
By Palestine Chronicle Editors Even though Saudi Arabia was not in any way a party in the war between Israel and the Palestinian Resistance, the rich Arab Kingdom was also present in every geopolitical analysis […]

‘Americans Justify Annihilation of the Palestinians’ – Russia’s UN Ambassador
The diplomat expressed his regret over the fact that “under pressure from Washington, the language of the resolution has been emasculated.” Since the start of the war in Gaza, the United States has done its […]

Israel Unhappy with Russia, Calls on Guterres to Resign
The Israeli Foreign Ministry has conveyed to Russian diplomats their “displeasure” with Moscow’s position on the Gaza war, the public broadcaster Kan reported on Tuesday citing anonymous sources. “Russia’s conduct and the remarks against Israel […]

It’s Official: New Zealand’s Ruling Party Commits to Recognizing Palestine if Re-elected
New Zealand’s ruling Labour Party plans to recognize the State of Palestine if it is re-elected on October 14. The Labour Party’s commitment entails extending an invitation to the head of the General Delegation of […]

Blood Does Not Wash Away Blood: Words are Stronger than Weapons
By Kathy Kelly The extraordinary March 10, 2023 announcement that China’s top diplomat, Mr. Wang Yi, helped broker a rapprochement between Saudi Arabia and Iran suggests that major powers can benefit from believing that, as Albert […]

Null and Void: Mahmoud Abbas Withdraws from all Agreements with Israel, US
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas announced his leadership will be ceasing all arrangements with Israel and the US in light of Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s annexation plans. “The Palestine Liberation Organization and the State of […]

The Road to EU Diplomacy in Palestine
By Ramona Wadi Yesterday, the EU issued two press releases. One feigned belated concern at Israel’s demolition of Palestinian dwellings in Sur Baher and how the settlement expansion policy “undermines the viability of the two-state solution”. The […]

Palestinian Leadership Praises Canada’s Commitment to Not Transfer Its Embassy
Secretary General of the Palestine Liberation Organization’s (PLO) Executive Committee, Saeb Erekat, met with Canadian ambassadors, on Monday, and called on the Canadian government not to regard the independence of the State of Palestine with […]