ABU DHABI, 27th January, 2026 (WAM) — The Zayed Award for Human Fraternity has announced the Palestinian non-profit organisation Taawon as the third honouree of its seventh edition. Taawon will be honoured alongside the historic peace agreement between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Armenia, as well as Afghan girls’ education advocate Zarqa […]
CAIRO, 15th January, 2026 (WAM) — Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Yamahi, President of the Arab Parliament, welcomed the announcement of the completion of the formation of the Palestinian technocratic committee to administer the Gaza Strip. He reaffirmed that this step represents an important development on the path towards restoring stability, improving humanitarian conditions, and creating […]
CAIRO, 29th November, 2025 (WAM) — The Arab Parliament reiterated its call on the international community to shoulder its legal and humanitarian responsibilities, ensure an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire, secure the unrestricted flow of aid, and provide international protection for the Palestinian people in all occupied territories. Mohammed bin Ahmed Al-Yammahi, President of the Arab […]
AL ARISH, 13th November, 2025 (WAM) — The UAE Floating Hospital in Al Arish continues to provide medical and humanitarian services to Palestinians from the Gaza Strip as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, aimed at easing the suffering of the wounded and delivering specialised healthcare that saves lives and offers urgent humanitarian support. As […]
NEW YORK, 23rd October, 2025 (WAM) – The International Court of Justice (ICJ) says that Israel must uphold its responsibilities as the “occupying power” by ensuring aid can flow freely and by respecting the rights of the UN and other humanitarian agencies working in the Occupied Palestinian Territory. In a detailed advisory opinion requested by […]
NEW YORK, 22nd September, 2025 (WAM) – French President Emmanuel Macron has confirmed his government will formally recognise a Palestinian state, joining a wave of countries to do so in recent weeks. It comes after the UK, Canada, Australia and Portugal also made the move to recognise a Palestinian state over the weekend. "We want […]
CAIRO, 20th September, 2025 (WAM) – Egypt has praised Portugal’s decision to recognise the state of Palestine during the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). “It is a historic step that affirms the growing international support for the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination and the establishment of an independent, contiguous state based […]
NEW YORK, 19th September, 2025 (WAM) – The United Nations General Assembly on Friday voted to allow Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to address next week’s annual gathering of world leaders by video, after the United States declined to grant him a visa to travel to New York. The resolution was adopted with 145 votes in […]
ARAB CAPITALS, 6th September, 2025 (WAM) – Arab countries today strongly condemned statements attributed to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding the displacement of Palestinians from their land, considering them a flagrant violation of international law and an attempt to ‘liquidate’ the Palestinian cause. Egypt affirmed its categorical rejection of turning its territory, via the […]
CAIRO, 5th September, 2025 (WAM) – Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar, UAE Minister of State, said that “Israel’s annexation of the West Bank or any part of the occupied Palestinian territories represents a red line, and taking such a step would undermine regional security.” Al Marar stressed that the United Arab Emirates remains committed to its […]
RIYADH, 3rd September, 2025 (WAM) –Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Tuesday welcomed Belgium’s declaration of its intention to recognise the Palestinian state. He affirmed that this declaration reflects “increasing regional and international support for the two-state solution and embodies the principles and values stipulated in international charters and resolutions […]
CAIRO, 3rd September, 2025 (WAM) – Egypt welcomed Belgium’s announcement of its intention to recognise the State of Palestine during the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, calling it a historic step that supports Palestinian rights and the people’s right to self-determination. In a statement, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and […]
