Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Trump says he ‘will not allow’ Netanyahu to annex West Bank

Trump says he 'will not allow' Netanyahu to annex West Bank

New York: U.S. President Donald Trump has declared he will not support Israel’s annexation of the occupied West Bank, directly challenging Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and key figures in his ultranationalist government who have been advocating for such a move. Trump’s unexpected statement came during a press briefing on Thursday, just one day before … Read more

President Abbas demands Hamas hand over weapons to authority

President Abbas

UNITED NATIONS: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has called on Hamas to surrender its weapons to the Palestinian Authority, stressing the need for national unity and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Addressing the UN Palestine Conference via video link, Abbas appealed for urgent humanitarian aid for Gaza and praised Egypt and Qatar for their mediation efforts. … Read more

U.S. criticized for denying Mahmoud Abbas visa to attend UN as Palestinian statehood set for discussion

U.S. criticized for denying Mahmoud Abbas visa to attend UN as Palestinian statehood set for discussion

The U.S. says it won’t allow Mahmoud Abbas entry to the country, where he was set to attend a gathering of world leaders at the United Nations in New York City, prompting a spokesperson for the Palestinian president to call for the decision to be reversed. Representatives for Canada and several other countries have said … Read more

PM Kakar, Palestinian President call for collaboration to stop Israel from further bloodshed

PM Kakar
  • The two leaders are attending  Extraordinary Summit of OIC.
  • The prime minister conveying unflinching solidarity of Pakistan.
  • President Abbas appreciated Pakistan’s expression of solidarity.

RIYADH: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar and President of Palestine Mahmoud Abbas met here underlining the need for international collaboration to stop Israel from further bloodshed.

The two leaders are attending the Extraordinary Summit of the OIC convened to discuss the dire situation in occupied Palestine resulting from the aggression of the Israeli occupation forces both in Gaza and the West Bank.

The prime minister conveying unflinching solidarity of Pakistan with the Palestinian people, strongly denounced the indiscriminate use of force by Israeli occupation forces and bombing of hospitals, refugee camps, schools and residential buildings, resulting in the loss of more than ten thousand precious lives and forced displacement of Palestinian families.

President Abbas appreciated Pakistan’s expression of solidarity in this difficult time and its principled stance on the right of self-determination of the Palestinian people.

The two leaders emphasized the urgency of an unconditional ceasefire, end to the siege of Gaza and smooth delivery of vital humanitarian aid and medical assistance to the affected population.

PM Kakar and President Abbas noted the timeliness of the Extraordinary Summit of the OIC and appealed to the global community, particularly the United Nations and its pertinent organizations, to take resolute measures to uphold principles of justice and humanity and end the carnage of the Palestinian people.

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Reasons for optimism after Antony Blinken’s diplomatic stunt

Antony Blinken's diplomatic stunt

Reasons for optimism after Antony Blinken’s diplomatic stunt. Blinken urged Israeli leaders to implement temporary pauses. Blinken met with representatives of Israel’s Arab neighbors. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has been traveling across the Middle East, attempting to manage a situation that is on the verge of spiraling out of control for the past … Read more

Israel-Hamas War: Mahmoud Abbas calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

Israel-Hamas War: Mahmoud Abbas calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

Abbas urged a Gaza ceasefire and humanitarian aid to Blinken. He condemned Israel’s actions as “genocide” and law violations. This stance aligns with Arab states’ demands. According to Nabil Abu Rudeineh, spokesperson for Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, during their meeting, President Abbas emphasized to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken the urgent need for … Read more

Israel-Hamas War: Blinken Holds Talks with Mahmoud Abbas

Israel-Hamas War: Blinken Holds Talks with Mahmoud Abbas

Blinken meets Abbas in Ramallah. Settler violence surges after Hamas attack on Israel. Blinken’s first trip to Ramallah since the attack. Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a meeting with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah on Sunday. This meeting occurred against the backdrop of increased settler violence in the West Bank, following the … Read more

Israel-Hamas War: Land Stays Ours, Declares Palestinian Leader

Israel-Hamas War: Land Stays Ours, Declares Palestinian Leader

Leaders meet in Cairo for Israel-Gaza conflict de-escalation summit. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas vows to stay on Palestinian land. Arab nations warn against a mass influx of Palestinian refugees to avoid displacement. Leaders from the Middle East and Europe have convened in Cairo, Egypt, for a summit focused on addressing the de-escalation of the Israel-Gaza … Read more

Israel-Hamas War: Modi shares condolences with Mahmoud Abbas

Israel-Hamas War: Modi shares condolences with Mahmoud Abbas

Narendra Modi offered condolences for the al-Ahli Arab Hospital blast to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. India reaffirmed its commitment to sending humanitarian aid. Modi expressed concern about the regional security situation and reiterated India’s position on the Israel-Palestine issue. Narendra Modi expressed his condolences to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas over the al-Ahli Arab Hospital blast … Read more

Israel-Hamas War: Blinken Comforts Palestinian President Over Hospital Blast

Israel-Hamas War: Blinken Comforts Palestinian President Over Hospital Blast

Blinken expresses condolences to Palestinian President Abbas for the hospital blast. He reaffirms U.S. support for the Palestinian people. The explosion at Al-Ahli Anglican hospital in Gaza City resulted in civilian casualties. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke Tuesday with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas “to express profound condolences for the civilian lives lost … Read more

Ten Palestinians killed during Israeli raid in occupied West Bank

West Bank

10 Palestinians, including an elderly man and many militants, were killed in Nablus. Explosions and gunfire could be heard. Setting up armed encounters with armed assailants. Ten Palestinians, among them an elderly man and many militants, were murdered during an Israeli military raid in the occupied West Bank. As troops entered the center of Nablus, … Read more

Mahmoud Abbas draws criticism on his ’50 Holocausts’ speech

Mahmoud Abbas

Mahmoud Abbas claims that Israel committed “50 Holocausts” against Palestinians. Comments sparked outrage from international leaders and a social media firestorm. Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid called them “despicable and false”. Mahmoud Abbas, the president of the Palestinian Authority, touched a raw chord on Tuesday when he claimed that Israel had committed “50 Holocausts” against … Read more

Biden plans $443 million in Palestinian aid

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President Joe Biden will announce US $316 million (S $443 million) in aid for the Palestinians. The aid package could include up to $100 million for the East Jerusalem Hospital Network. Mr Biden will also announce the collaboration between Israeli and Palestinian teams to construct a 4G cellular network. JERUSALEM: President Joe Biden will announce … Read more

Palestinian president Abbas to meet Macron in Paris

Palestinian president

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas will meet with French President Emmanuel Macron next week. Peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians have not been held since 2014. Palestinian elections scheduled for last year were cancelled due to Israeli refusal to allow them to take place in Israeli-annexed east Jerusalem. The Palestinian Foreign Ministry announced Thursday that … Read more

Palestinian president asks ‘US has to turn its words into deeds’

Palestinian

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas urged US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday that the US side must put its words about the Mideast crisis into action, according to the Palestinian news agency (WAFA). “The U.S. has to turn its words into deeds instead of adopting the policy of silence and condemnation for the unilateral … Read more

Palestinian president slams Israel for refusing to resume peace talks

RAMALLAH: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Tuesday slammed the Israeli government for refusing to resume the stalled Middle East peace process, the official Palestinian news agency WAFA reported. Abbas made the remarks at the opening ceremony of the new headquarters of the Palestinian Central Elections Commission near the West Bank city of Ramallah, it said. … Read more

Ireland becomes first EU state to reject Israel’s illegal annexation of West Bank

Ireland becomes first EU state to reject Israel’s illegal annexation of West Bank

The government of Ireland has arraigned Israel’s illegal settlement expansion and land expropriation policies in the occupied West Bank in violation of United Nations Security Council resolutions and international law. According to the media reports, the Foreign Minister of Ireland, Simon Coveney threw his weight behind a parliamentary motion condemning the ‘de facto annexation of … Read more

PM reaffirms Pakistan’s support on Palestinian cause

PM reaffirms Pakistan’s support on Palestinian cause

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday held a telephonic conversation with the Palestinian President, Mr. Mahmoud Abbas to discuss the ongoing situation in Palestine.

According to the details, President Mahmoud Abbas welcomed Pakistan’s support and appreciated Pakistani leadership’s response and its statements condemning Israel’s attacks in Gaza and Al-Aqsa Mosque.

He briefed Prime Minister Imran Khan on the most recent developments and exchanged views on future actions.

The two leaders agreed to continue to closely engage on the ongoing situation.

Earlier today, the Pakistani president also strongly condemned Israel’s violence and illegal actions against Palestinians and assured his country’s full support for the Palestinian cause.

In a letter addressed to his Palestinian counterpart Mahmoud Abbas, Arif Alvi conveyed his deep sadness and concern over a series of violent attacks perpetrated by Israeli occupying forces against innocent worshipers at the Al-Aqsa Mosque during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

“Your Pakistani brothers and sisters, including myself, share your pain and distress caused by Israel’s indiscriminate killing of innocent Palestinians, including children, in Gaza. We express our profound sympathies and condolences for the victims of these attacks and pray for the speedy recovery of the injured,” he wrote.

Terming the Israeli attacks against humanitarian norms, human rights, and international law, he said: “I reassure you of our efforts in mobilizing the international community for the Palestinian cause and to continue raising voice for the Palestinian people.”

He reaffirmed Pakistan’s support for a just settlement of the Palestine issue in accordance with the relevant UN Security Council resolutions, and for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state with pre-1967 borders and Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital.

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United States is a biased mediator: Palestinian President

President of Palestine Mahmoud Abbas

President of Palestine Mahmoud Abbas says United States wants to abolish former UN resolutions and international legitimacy decisions on Israeli-Palestinian conflict and use the new US plan as the only reference. According to the sources, He stated this while speaking at an emergency meeting of Arab Foreign Ministers in Cairo. Abbas said that the United … Read more