China urges Israel to halt and reverse West Bank settlement expansion
China's foreign minister has told Israel to stop and reverse what Beijing described as the "forced establishment" of West Bank settlements. The remarks were delivered during a meeting in Azerbaijan with Israeli President Isaac Herzog, according to a statement from China's foreign ministry. Wang Yi also said the Palestinian question is "the greatest historical injustice of this century," underscoring the diplomatic weight Beijing is giving to the issue.The ministry said Wang stressed that the two-state solution remains the right path to resolving the conflict. He also called for the Gaza Strip to be fully opened to access, warning that a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 04:29 LONDON
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EU regrets Palestinian Authority postponement of elections to September 2027
The European Union has said it deeply regrets the Palestinian Authority's decision to postpone legislative elections originally scheduled for 28 November 2026 and a presidential election due in early 2027 until September 2027. The statement was issued by the High Representative on behalf of the EU. The EU said it acknowledges the challenges and limitations facing the Palestinian Authority, but reiterated that democratic and transparent elections throughout the occupied Palestinian territory are long overdue. It said Palestinians must be able to vote to elect their leadership and representatives to their institutions, and referred to President Abbas' previous commitments on holding... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 00:30 LONDON
Australia presses Palestinian Authority after election postponement
Australia's foreign minister has urged the Palestinian Authority to hold elections without delay after President Mahmoud Abbas postponed the vote until September 2027. Penny Wong said the delay was "deeply disappointing" and argued that credible elections are an important part of the authority's commitment to reform, democratic renewal and accountable governance. She also said continued delays undermine the prospects of a two-state solution.The postponement affects elections that had been due in November and would have been the first Palestinian polls in 20 years. The Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization said the decision was driven by conditions in the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 10:02 LONDON
