Palestine Current Affairs One-liners — All time

Sun, 16 Aug 2026

• US envoy Jared Kushner held a rare meeting with Hamas leaders in Egypt on 16 August 2026 to push the US-backed 15-point road map for the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire, which Israel had rejected the previous week.

Tue, 30 Sept 2025

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 30 September 2025 welcomed US President Donald Trump's comprehensive plan to end the Gaza conflict, calling it a viable pathway to lasting peace.

Sun, 21 Sept 2025

• The United Kingdom, Canada and Australia formally recognised the State of Palestine on 21 September 2025 in coordinated statements, becoming the first G7 members to do so; Portugal followed the same day.

Sun, 19 Jan 2025

• A ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian armed groups took effect in Gaza at 11:15 on 19 January 2025, mediated by Egypt, Qatar and the United States, with a first phase of 42 days.