Fired by France's imminent recognition of Palestinian statehood, UN members meet next week to breathe life into the push for a two-state solution as Israel, expected to be absent, presses its war in Gaza.

Weeks after his country was battered by waves of Israeli strikes and the US bombed three of its prized nuclear facilities, Iran’s foreign minister came to a gathering of regional diplomats in China this week with a simple ask.

"I will make the solemn announcement at the United Nations General Assembly in September," President Macron said.

Response received by Israel's negotiation team, currently under review, prime minister's office says - Anadolu Ajansı

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation denied that the government knew Hamas was planning to attack Israel, a claim that has left many divided.

President Emmanuel Macron published a letter sent to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas confirming France's intention to press ahead with Palestinian recognition and work to convince other partners to follow suit.

Israel's visa application process for evangelicals faced bureaucratic hurdles until U.S. Ambassador Huckabee threatened reciprocal treatment for Israeli citizens seeking U.S. travel.