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Get the breaking news and stories from RT on the State of Palestine, which is a partially-recognized country in the Middle East. The State of Palestine proclaimed East Jerusalem to be its capital, though Ramallah is its current administrative center. It considers the Gaza Strip and West Bank to be occupied by Israel. Follow RT for news and updates on the conflict between Israel and Palestine, including military clashes. The establishment of the State of Palestine was declared in 1988. 136 UN countries officially recognized the State of Palestine and since 2012 it has the status of non-member observer state in the UN. The State of Palestine is a member of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the Arab League. Read news and details on politics in the State of Palestine, its role in the international community, and its relations with other world countries.
- ‘Longest trial in history’: Palestinian aid worker charged with funding Hamas attends 129th hearing
A former charity manager in the Gaza Strip accused of funding Hamas has attended court for the 129th time in what has become the longest trial of its kind in Israel’s history, dragging on as witnesses are blocked from testifying.Oct 23, 2019 23:57World News - ‘Mightiest army in Mideast’: Iran TROLLS IDF after officer caught slapping soldiers taking cover from Palestinian youths (VIDEO)The candid moment in which an Israeli officer slapped and scolded his subordinates, after taking cover from stone throwing Palestinian youths, was caught on camera and the footage is being widely shared online.Oct 5, 2019 14:36World News
- Erdogan pulls a Bibi with UNGA presentation on Israeli expansion, condemns West for anti-Muslim ‘hate speech’Turkish President Recep Erdogan brought a cardboard map showing Israel taking over Palestinian lands to the UN General Assembly, and railed against populist politicians worldwide for using anti-Islamic sentiment to gain votes.Sep 24, 2019 21:28World News
- Israeli election suspense: Even if Netanyahu beats Gantz, forming coalition would be challengingIsraeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu is yet to see if his promises of annexing more land and undermining the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, were enough to attract enough votes to continue a decade in power.Sep 17, 2019 20:39World News
- ‘Tremendous concern’: Jordan’s King Abdullah says Israel annexing settlements would be ‘disaster’The King of Jordan has come out harshly against any Israeli plans to annex new territory in the West Bank, predicting a “disaster” for what remains of the peace process with the Palestinians, and for a two-state solution.Sep 17, 2019 20:00World News
- Polls close in Israel: Historic snap election a referendum on Netanyahu & settlement annexationsIsraelis have finished voting for the second time this year. The already unprecedented general election is also the culmination of an existential drama for PM Benjamin Netanyahu and the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.Sep 17, 2019 04:11World News
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