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EXCLUSIVE: Palestinians set to delay legislative elections due to worsening conditions, letter says - Reuters
EXCLUSIVE: Palestinians set to delay legislative elections due to worsening conditions, letter says Reuters
October 9, 2026PM warned Rosebank oil field could breach West Bank sanctions
Campaigners and Green Party leader Zack Polanski raise concerns about Rosebank's ties to an Israeli firm.
October 1, 2026UN expands list of companies linked to Israeli settlements - Reuters
UN expands list of companies linked to Israeli settlements Reuters
September 25, 2026Netanyahu defends Israeli military action as delegates walk out before UN speech
The Israeli leader labels those who left his speech at the UN General Assembly as "moral cowards".
September 25, 2026Norway gives additional $13 million in aid to Palestinians - Reuters
Norway gives additional $13 million in aid to Palestinians Reuters
September 24, 2026Israeli bulldozers smash Palestinian olive trees ahead of annual harvest - reuters.com
Israeli bulldozers smash Palestinian olive trees ahead of annual harvest reuters.com
September 23, 2026Canada is giving C$100 million in international aid for Palestine, says Carney - Reuters
Canada is giving C$100 million in international aid for Palestine, says Carney Reuters
September 22, 2026UN allows Palestinian president to again speak via video after US denies visa - Reuters
UN allows Palestinian president to again speak via video after US denies visa Reuters
September 17, 2026US blocks Palestinian leader from UN meeting in New York for second year in row
The US State Department extended visa sanctions after accusing Palestinian officials of failing to live up to peace process commitments.
September 17, 2026Pope Leo says Middle East conflicts strain Jewish-Christian relations - Reuters
Pope Leo says Middle East conflicts strain Jewish-Christian relations Reuters
September 16, 2026BRICS agrees to joint declaration in test of unity despite Mideast tensions - Reuters
BRICS agrees to joint declaration in test of unity despite Mideast tensions Reuters
September 12, 2026Britain must 'stand against injustice' over West Bank settlements, PM Burnham says - Reuters
Britain must 'stand against injustice' over West Bank settlements, PM Burnham says Reuters
September 9, 2026US ambassador visits Palestinian town amid rise in West Bank settler violence - Reuters
US ambassador visits Palestinian town amid rise in West Bank settler violence Reuters
September 5, 2026Judge deals blow to Trump moves to deport pro-Palestinian activists - Reuters
Judge deals blow to Trump moves to deport pro-Palestinian activists Reuters
August 29, 2026UN rights office condemns US designation of Palestine Action as 'terrorist' group - Reuters
UN rights office condemns US designation of Palestine Action as 'terrorist' group Reuters
August 27, 2026Six months of war: How the Middle East conflict has shaped financial markets - Reuters
Six months of war: How the Middle East conflict has shaped financial markets Reuters
August 27, 2026UK, France, Germany, Italy and Canada condemn Israel's West Bank settlement project
European countries and Canada pile on pressure over Israel's plans to expand settlements in a strategically vital part of the occupied West Bank.
August 20, 2026Kushner to hold talks with Netanyahu after rare meeting with Hamas - Reuters
Kushner to hold talks with Netanyahu after rare meeting with Hamas Reuters
August 17, 2026US wants Netanyahu to condemn settler siege in Palestinian village, officials say - Reuters
US wants Netanyahu to condemn settler siege in Palestinian village, officials say Reuters
August 14, 2026Morning Bid: Middle East deadlock - Reuters
Morning Bid: Middle East deadlock Reuters
August 11, 2026Stocks get AI boost; investors on tenterhooks over Mideast peace talks - Reuters
Stocks get AI boost; investors on tenterhooks over Mideast peace talks Reuters
August 5, 2026Israel launches military operation after deadly clash near Palestinian village - Reuters
Israel launches military operation after deadly clash near Palestinian village Reuters
July 24, 2026Middle East war deepens 2026 oil deficit outlook, but 2027 glut still looms - Reuters
Middle East war deepens 2026 oil deficit outlook, but 2027 glut still looms Reuters
July 22, 2026Hamas names Khalil Al-Hayya as new leader, statement says - Reuters
Hamas names Khalil Al-Hayya as new leader, statement says Reuters
July 20, 2026Gold falls as Mideast conflict dims easing inflation hopes - Reuters
Gold falls as Mideast conflict dims easing inflation hopes Reuters
July 16, 2026How a Palestinian town is defending itself from Israeli settler attacks - Reuters
How a Palestinian town is defending itself from Israeli settler attacks Reuters
July 9, 2026Gold eases as Middle East hostilities revive inflation fears - Reuters
Gold eases as Middle East hostilities revive inflation fears Reuters
July 9, 2026Egypt coach’s Palestine appeal thrusts World Cup back into political spotlight - Reuters
Egypt coach’s Palestine appeal thrusts World Cup back into political spotlight Reuters
July 6, 2026Morning Bid: Markets swivel on tech, Mideast angst - Reuters
Morning Bid: Markets swivel on tech, Mideast angst Reuters
June 29, 2026Israel says it 'eliminated' two Hamas and Islamic Jihad operatives tied to major funding network - Reuters
Israel says it 'eliminated' two Hamas and Islamic Jihad operatives tied to major funding network Reuters
June 21, 2026Gazans displaced by war watch World Cup from the ruins - Reuters
Gazans displaced by war watch World Cup from the ruins Reuters
June 16, 2026Australia to probe assault claims by Gaza flotilla activists against Israeli forces
Australian activists claim they were kidnapped, raped and tortured after being detained in May.
June 16, 2026'They destroyed the future': Palestinian anger at rise in Israeli demolitions in East Jerusalem
Palestinian homes are being pulled down in occupied East Jerusalem to make way for a park.
June 12, 2026Seven-month-old Palestinian killed by Israeli military laid to rest - Reuters
Seven-month-old Palestinian killed by Israeli military laid to rest Reuters
June 6, 2026Wall St ends modestly higher as AI zeal overcomes Middle East jitters - Reuters
Wall St ends modestly higher as AI zeal overcomes Middle East jitters Reuters
June 2, 2026Dollar steady as traders await progress on Middle East peace talks - Reuters
Dollar steady as traders await progress on Middle East peace talks Reuters
June 2, 2026IMF, World Bank, others warn Middle East war is straining energy supplies - Reuters
IMF, World Bank, others warn Middle East war is straining energy supplies Reuters
May 29, 2026Wall St opens higher on AI optimism, Mideast truce hopes - Reuters
Wall St opens higher on AI optimism, Mideast truce hopes Reuters
May 27, 2026Israel says it killed Hamas' new armed wing chief in Gaza - Reuters
Israel says it killed Hamas' new armed wing chief in Gaza Reuters
May 27, 2026Trump administration pressures Palestinian UN envoy to drop General Assembly vice presidency bid - Reuters
Trump administration pressures Palestinian UN envoy to drop General Assembly vice presidency bid Reuters
May 21, 2026New York Times defends journalist after Israel threatens to sue
Israel's prime minister says he has ordered legal action over an article which alleged Israeli security officials raped Palestinian detainees.
May 15, 2026Israel passes law to allow death penalty and public trials for those linked to 7 October
Israel passes a law that permits the death penalty and public trials for those involved in the unprecedented Hamas-led attacks.
May 12, 2026Israel deports two activists detained on board Gaza flotilla
Spanish national Saif Abu Keshek and Brazilian Thiago Ávila were detained by Israel after sailing in a Gaza-bound aid flotilla.
May 10, 2026Israeli attack kills son of Hamas leader negotiating with Trump-led board - Reuters
Israeli attack kills son of Hamas leader negotiating with Trump-led board Reuters
May 7, 2026Mission is to preach peace, says Pope in response to Trump attacks
Trump lashed out at the pope for condemning the conflict in the Middle East, as his secretary of state heads to the Vatican.
May 5, 2026IMF chief Georgieva warns of 'much worse outcome' if Middle East war drags into 2027 - Reuters
IMF chief Georgieva warns of 'much worse outcome' if Middle East war drags into 2027 Reuters
May 4, 2026UK PM Starmer says there could be new powers to ban pro-Palestinian marches - Reuters
UK PM Starmer says there could be new powers to ban pro-Palestinian marches Reuters
May 2, 2026Palestinian FA chief hits out at Israeli federation VP at FIFA Congress - Reuters
Palestinian FA chief hits out at Israeli federation VP at FIFA Congress Reuters
April 30, 2026Israel intercepts Gaza flotilla near Crete and detains 175 activists
Pro-Palestinian activists say 22 boats carrying aid for Gaza were illegally intercepted in international waters near the Greek island.
April 30, 2026Panama Canal sees spike in vessel traffic due to war in Middle East - Reuters
Panama Canal sees spike in vessel traffic due to war in Middle East Reuters
April 28, 2026Palestinians hand over suspect in 1982 attack on Jewish restaurant in Paris
Hicham Harb is suspected of directing the attack in the Rue des Rosiers and acting as one of the gunmen who shot at diners.
April 17, 2026Prominent Palestinian prisoner Marwan Barghouti assaulted three times in a month, family says
The Israeli Prison Service says the allegation that Barghouti was subjected to physical violence by prison guards are "false and baseless".
April 15, 2026Hamas rejects Gaza disarmament plan, Palestinian official says
The official tells the BBC that the armed group will not move forward with talks until Israel fully complies with its commitments.
April 14, 2026Middle East war to cut growth, deliver cascading impact, World Bank chief says - Reuters
Middle East war to cut growth, deliver cascading impact, World Bank chief says Reuters
April 10, 2026Ceasefire or no ceasefire, the Middle East's reshuffling is not yet done
Both sides have reason to end the war but share no common ground.
April 9, 2026Wall Street ends higher as Middle East peace talks lift sentiment - Reuters
Wall Street ends higher as Middle East peace talks lift sentiment Reuters
April 9, 2026Ten killed in Israeli strikes and clashes between Hamas and militia in Gaza, local sources say
The Israeli strikes reportedly targeted Hamas security personnel after they clashed with an Israeli-backed militia near Maghazi camp.
April 6, 2026Wall St Week Ahead Inflation in focus for markets jostled by Middle East war signals - reuters.com
Wall St Week Ahead Inflation in focus for markets jostled by Middle East war signals reuters.com
April 3, 2026Eight Muslim-majority countries condemn Israel's new death penalty law - Reuters
Eight Muslim-majority countries condemn Israel's new death penalty law Reuters
April 2, 2026Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks face death penalty under new Israeli law
The new law, passed on Monday, was pushed hard by the far-right and Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.
March 30, 2026Wall Street indexes end mostly lower as investors weigh Middle East conflict outlook - Reuters
Wall Street indexes end mostly lower as investors weigh Middle East conflict outlook Reuters
March 30, 2026Israel passes death penalty law for Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks - Reuters
Israel passes death penalty law for Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks Reuters
March 30, 2026Dollar holds firm as risk of protracted Middle East war saps sentiment - Reuters
Dollar holds firm as risk of protracted Middle East war saps sentiment Reuters
March 30, 2026Gold drops 1% as markets assess Mideast ceasefire prospects - Reuters
Gold drops 1% as markets assess Mideast ceasefire prospects Reuters
March 26, 2026Wall St opens lower as Middle East uncertainty tempers rally - Reuters
Wall St opens lower as Middle East uncertainty tempers rally Reuters
March 24, 2026Dollar stands tall as markets turn cautious on Middle East war - Reuters
Dollar stands tall as markets turn cautious on Middle East war Reuters
March 24, 2026Watch: Inside a Palestinian home attacked by settlers
Violence began after a teenage settler was killed, reportedly after being hit by a vehicle driven by a Palestinian.
March 23, 2026Dollar rises as escalating Middle East war spurs haven demand - Reuters
Dollar rises as escalating Middle East war spurs haven demand Reuters
March 23, 2026Israeli settlers target Palestinian villages in occupied West Bank, attacking people and properties
The violence began after 18-year-old settler Yehuda Sherman was killed after reportedly being hit by a vehicle driven by a Palestinian while on his quad bike.
March 22, 2026Pope Leo calls war in Middle East a 'scandal' to humanity - Reuters
Pope Leo calls war in Middle East a 'scandal' to humanity Reuters
March 22, 2026Hamas calls on Iran not to target neighboring countries but affirms its right to self-defence - Reuters
Hamas calls on Iran not to target neighboring countries but affirms its right to self-defence Reuters
March 14, 2026Israeli military drops charges against soldiers accused of abusing Palestinian detainee
The Israeli military's top lawyer cites "exceptional circumstances" for dropping the case involving a Palestinian man held at Sde Teiman military prison.
March 12, 2026Middle East conflict sticks 2026 consensus trades into reverse - Reuters
Middle East conflict sticks 2026 consensus trades into reverse Reuters
March 9, 2026'This is a moment of grave peril' - UN humanitarian chief
UN Humanitarian Affairs Lead Tom Fletcher speaks to the BBC about the conflict in the Middle East.
March 8, 2026Israeli settler fatally shoots Palestinian in West Bank, health ministry says - Reuters
Israeli settler fatally shoots Palestinian in West Bank, health ministry says Reuters
March 7, 2026Indonesia says will withdraw from Board of Peace if it does not benefit Palestinians - Reuters
Indonesia says will withdraw from Board of Peace if it does not benefit Palestinians Reuters
March 6, 2026South Africa offers to mediate in Middle East conflict if asked - Reuters
South Africa offers to mediate in Middle East conflict if asked Reuters
March 4, 2026Airline, travel industries scramble with fallout from Middle East conflict - Reuters
Airline, travel industries scramble with fallout from Middle East conflict Reuters
March 3, 2026Why Europe's leaders have struggled to speak as one on Iran
European nations say they want to work better together but have differing priorities
March 3, 2026Investors brace for a bigger backlash from Middle East war - Reuters
Investors brace for a bigger backlash from Middle East war Reuters
March 1, 2026Israeli soldiers shot a Palestinian boy and stood around as he bled to death, video shows
Israeli forces blocked Palestinian ambulances while a 14-year-old lay bleeding for at least 45 minutes.
February 26, 2026Human rights are under assault, says UN Secretary General - Reuters
Human rights are under assault, says UN Secretary General Reuters
February 23, 2026US ambassador's Israel comments condemned by Arab and Muslim nations
Mike Huckabee suggested Israel would be justified in taking much of the Middle East on Biblical grounds.
February 22, 2026Palestinian Authority in dire straits as Israel's hold on West Bank deepens
More than 30 years after its creation, there are increasing warnings that the PA is close to collapse.
February 21, 2026