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Retiring UN official laments lack of diplomatic focus on Palestinian state

Retiring UN official laments lack of diplomatic focus on Palestinian state

  • Tor Wennesland, special coordinator for Mideast peace process, criticizes short-term fixes
  • Warns against opponents of Palestinian sovereignty setting terms of debate
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Special Israel fosters hate, threatens peace framework that prevailed for decades, says Arab League chief

Israel fosters hate, threatens peace framework that prevailed for decades, says Arab League chief

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Egyptian FM reaffirms stance of support to Palestinians

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UN special envoy slams Israeli destruction, seizures in occupied territories

UN special envoy slams Israeli destruction, seizures in occupied territories

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A Palestinian flag flies as the ruins of houses, which were destroyed by Israeli air strikes during the Israeli-Palestinian fighting, are seen, in Gaza Strip, May 25, 2021. Picture taken May 25, 2021. (Reuters)

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Special UN peace envoy warns of ‘all-out war’ as Israeli bombardment of Gaza continues

UN peace envoy warns of ‘all-out war’ as Israeli bombardment of Gaza continues

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Israel destroys tower block, kills Hamas commander as Gaza civilian death toll mounts

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UN urges Israel to stop demolitions and evacuations in Sheikh Jarrah in West Bank

UN urges Israel to stop demolitions and evacuations in Sheikh Jarrah in West Bank

By Arab News ·
Officials from Jordan, Egypt, UN condemn anti-Arab extremist rampage in Jerusalem

Officials from Jordan, Egypt, UN condemn anti-Arab extremist rampage in Jerusalem

By Arab News ·

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