Middle East Experience

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain will recognise the state of Palestine in September unless the Israeli government takes substantive steps to end the "appalling situation" in Gaza and meets other conditions, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told his cabinet on Tuesday according to a government statement.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: UK plans to recognise Palestinian state in September unless Israel meets conditions, Starmer says

Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Tuesday the UK will formally recognise the State of Palestine in September unless Israel takes various "substantive steps" in Gaza, including agreeing to a ceasefire.The potentially landmark move, part of a plan for "lasting peace" that Starmer is putting forward, came after the UK leader recalled his cabinet from recess for urgent talks on the worsening situation in the besieged territory.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: UK to recognise Palestinian state in September unless Israel acts

By Maya Gebeily and Laila BassamBEIRUT (Reuters) -Washington is ramping up pressure on Beirut to swiftly issue a formal cabinet decision committing to disarm Hezbollah before talks can resume on a halt to Israel's military operations in Lebanon, five sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: US pressures Lebanon to issue cabinet decision to disarm Hezbollah before talks continue

The proportion of Americans who say they approve of Israel’s war in Gaza has fallen to 32%, according to the poll, the lowest since the beginning of the war.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Americans’ support for Israel in Gaza plummets to record low, new Gallup poll finds

IDF sources confirmed to the Post that senior IDF officials were kept out of the meetings and were not consulted regarding any option, or plan of annexation.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Netanyahu discussed partial Gaza annexation if hostage talks stall, source tells 'Post' - exclusive

British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer also denounced Hamas as terrorists that "must never be rewarded," and reiterated Israel's right to self-defense, calling for the release of hostages
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Starmer's ultimatum: Take steps to end Gaza war or UK will recognize Palestinian state

"If Zionism is being treated as a mental disorder, how can Jews expect fair treatment?" wrote Kenneth Marcus, founder of the Louis D. Brandeis Center, in an op-ed in USA Today last week.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: 'Decolonizing Therapy' and the erasure of Jewish identity in mental health

Despite the trauma of October 7, diplomats continue to push for the outdated two-state solution, ignoring new realities and Israel's security concerns.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: UN’s push for Palestinian statehood ignores Israel’s security concerns - analysis

The authority did not announce a successor but said it remains committed to building on the foundation established under Raki Phillips’ leadership
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Ras Al Khaimah tourism CEO Raki Phillips to step down in October

The conglomerate has a track record of on-time delivery, which Arada says aligns with its commitment to setting new standards for the Dubai residential market
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Dubai real estate: Arada awards 4.5mn contract for Armani Beach Residences at Palm Jumeirah