Israel plans to expand settlements into an area of the West Bank that would effectively bisect the enclave — a move its finance minister said “buries the idea of a Palestinian state.” https://t.co/kmTiMqA19r ...

From @WSJopinion: Recognizing a Palestinian state at the appropriate time and in the appropriate way could help enable Israel’s departure from Gaza and accelerate the normalization of relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia, writes @ABlinken https://t.co/anwt62ZvtE ...

The news that's coming out of Israel here, Mara, is pretty remarkable. Israel intends to fully take over Gaza despite global isolation here in an attempt to end the fighting. They're under an enormous amount of pressure to accept a Palestinian state.An eviction seems to still be on the table here. President Trump was asked quite recently, it was, in fact, the 31st of July about the situation in Gaza, knowing that he has suggested removing everyone and building waterfront condos. This is the most recent take ...

Back to the business in Washington. The Senate rejected two measures that would have blocked $675 million worth of bombs and firearms to Israel. But with a growing number of Democrats supporting the resolutions, they're proposed by independent Senator Bernie Sanders, who wants to stop the sale of bombs and assault rifles to Israel.While both measures were voted down, the first resolution did receive 27 votes in favor, 25 of which came from Democrats. The other two yes votes were from Sanders and fellow inde ...

Canada will recognize a Palestinian state in September, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told reporters. https://t.co/iNeaTcsrqa ...

Geopolitical Implications - Canada is expected to recognize a Palestinian state in September [1] Leadership - Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the plan [1]

Geopolitical Implications - Recognition of a Palestinian state is being discussed [1]

Geopolitical Relations - Saudi Arabia conditions normalization of ties with Israel on the establishment of a Palestinian state [1]