Palestinian nationalism

In a move sparking controversy and diplomatic ripples, the United States wielded its veto power at the United Nations to thwart a resolution advocating for the recognition of a Palestinian state. The resolution, which recommended granting Palestine full membership in the organization, faced staunch opposition from the US, resulting in its ultimate rejection.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said Tuesday that Netanyahu, with the support of the Western powers, has been committing outright genocide against the Palestinian people, and he affirmed that the world is witnessing one of the greatest barbarities of the century.

French President Emmanuel Macron has signaled a significant shift in France's stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, stating that recognizing a Palestinian state is no longer off the table. Macron's comments, made on Friday, suggest that Paris may proceed with such recognition if efforts to establish two states through negotiations stall due to Israeli opposition.

EU foreign ministers hold separate talks Monday with their Israeli and Palestinian counterparts on the prospects for lasting peace after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected calls for a future two-state solution.

In a series of targeted airstrikes, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported the elimination of numerous Hamas terrorists, including key commanders in the Gaza Strip. The IDF confirmed the strikes on Friday morning, detailing operations in various locations.

The Austrian Centre for Peace (ACP) joins international calls for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, the release of hostages, respect for International Humanitarian Law by all sides and a serious and comprehensive peace process

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and President Mahmoud Abbas of Palestine held a joint press conference on July 25 following their meeting at the Presidential Complex.

Erdoğan said: "We, as Türkiye, maintain our solidarity with the Palestinian people and our support for the Palestinian cause in the strongest manner."

Türkiye has strongly condemned the raid by fanatical Jewish groups on Masjid al-Aqsa under the protection of the Israeli police.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has spoken over the phone with his Israeli counterpart, Isaac Herzog, and discussed Israel's security forces' raid on Al-Aqsa Mosque, their attack on the Qibla Masjid and their harsh attitude towards people at sacred places, said the Presidential Communications Directorate on April 8.

Violence resumed for a second straight night in Jerusalem on Wednesday when Palestinian worshippers barricaded themselves inside Al-Aqsa Mosque at the Old City's sensitive compound and Israeli police used force to remove dozens of worshippers.