World should not be 'intimidated' by Israel when moving to recognise Palestine, says UN chief
• Sep 20, 2025, 7:11 AM
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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday said the world should not be “intimidated” by Israel as it continues its offensive in Gaza, adding that the international community should try to “put pressure” on Israel to keep it from annexing the West Bank. Guterres spoke ahead of next week's UN meetings at which 10 countries will recognise a Palestinian state, according to France. Read our blog to see how the day's events unfolded.
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Starmer to announce recognition of Palestinian state on Sunday, UK media reports say
• 5:52 AM
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UK Prime Minister is expected to formally recognise a Palestinian state on Sunday, according to UK media reports. Starmer said in July that the move would contribute to a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, something vehemently oppose
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Live: UK, Portugal to recognise Palestinian state ahead of UN General Assembly gathering
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The UK and Portugal were on Sunday expected to recognise a Palestinian state ahead of the UN General Assembly meeting in New York this week, where the so-called two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict will be front and centre. Thousands of
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