The State of Palestine
On October 22, the world observes Stuttering Awareness Day, Seal Protection Day, and CAPS LOCK Day. The faithful honor Saint Abercius and the Seven Youths.
October 21 marks Iodine Deficiency Prevention Day and Mass Media Day. Believers honor the Venerable Hilarions.
Near the island of Kekova, they discovered the remains of an Early Bronze Age vessel with amphorae and anchors. It may be the oldest sunken ship.
In Ukraine, Artist's Day and the Day of Sanitary and Epidemiological Service Workers are celebrated. Around the world, a number of international observances are marked.
Twelve people were killed and more than 300 injured in a missile strike on Riyadh Airport. Trump said the United States might intervene.
September 28 marks the international days for the fight against rabies, access to information, the right to know, and news. The Czech Republic celebrates Statehood Day.
The Trump administration withdrew from the UN Human Rights Council back in February 2025. Washington accused the body of anti-American rhetoric and bias.
Israel will close the British consulate in East Jerusalem over sanctions against goods from the settlements. London will also leave the mission concerning Gaza.
Israel said that an airstrike on Jenin killed a senior Hamas member and two other militants. Weapons were found in his car.
Seven Palestine Action activists are accused of damaging Trump's golf resort and spray-painting pro-Palestinian messages. Prosecutors stated that there was a connection to terrorism.
The President of Turkey said that the Israeli government is using the chaos in the Middle East to push the Palestinian issue aside. He pledged support for the establishment of a Palestinian state and welcomed plans to hold elections.
FAO and WFP predict an intensification of the food crisis in 13 regions by November 2026. Acute hunger threatens 266 million people due to conflicts.
At the latest G7 summit, Macron is promoting the idea of Europe's strategic autonomy. However, the real results of his vision remain limited.
In the Gaza Strip, local elections were held for the first time in almost two decades in Deir al-Balah. Turnout was 13.8%, on the West Bank – 25.3%, Abbas emphasized unity.
As a result of the Iranian attack, 11 people were killed and 178 were injured. UAE defense forces successfully destroyed 58 aerial targets within one day.
Iran-backed Houthis launched ballistic missiles at southern Israel. Attacks were also recorded in the UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Kuwait.
A serious fire broke out in the port of Fujairah due to a drone attack. The facility is a key hub, supplying 1.7% of the world's daily oil demand.
The IOC did not see a violation of the Olympic Charter in FIFA President Infantino's participation in Trump's Peace Council. His presence concerned humanitarian and sports initiatives in the Gaza Strip.
Today, February 18, Muslim communities in many countries around the world begin celebrating Ramadan. This is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, dedicated to fasting, prayer, and spiritual self-improvement.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Qatar have joined Trump's "Peace Council. " Israel has also confirmed its participation, while Russia is considering the invitation.
Ali Shaath, head of the Palestinian National Committee for Gaza Governance, officially assumed his duties by signing the NCAG Mission Statement. The committee's activities are based on a UN resolution and Donald Trump's peace plan.
Clémence Guetté submitted a proposal for France to withdraw from NATO, citing US actions during Trump's presidency. She accuses the US of kidnapping the Venezuelan president, threatening Greenland, and supporting genocide in Palestine.
US Secretary of State Rubio announced the imposition of restrictions against two ICC judges, Gocha Lordkipanidze and Erdenebalsuren Damdin. This decision was made under an executive order aimed at countering attempts by the court to prosecute citizens of states that are not members of the ICC.
The Rafah border crossing, to allow Palestinian residents of the Gaza Strip to leave its territory, may be opened by Israel in the coming days.
Pope Leo will visit Lebanon, which is under pressure from Israeli airstrikes, to address the country with a call for peace. This will be the second stage of his first foreign trip, following a visit to Turkey.
The Palestinian Authority continues to pay money to imprisoned terrorists and their families, violating its commitments to Great Britain and the EU. Payments are made through a new social welfare program, which has caused concern for the European Commission.
Pope Leo XIV and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I visited Iznik, Turkey, to commemorate the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea. They prayed together for Christian unity at the site where the Nicene Creed was formulated.
The Swiss government has allocated nearly $150,000 for the construction of two football mini-pitches in the West Bank. This is part of the FIFA Arena initiative, which aims to install 1,000 mini-pitches by 2030.
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan praised Pope Leo's approach to the Palestinian issue and his calls for peace in Ukraine. He expressed hope that the new Catholic leader's first foreign visit would contribute to world peace.
Hamas rejected demands for immediate disarmament and the creation of an international guardianship mechanism, undermining Trump's peace plan approved by the UN Security Council. This creates obstacles to stabilizing the region.