Pompeo visits Israel on eve of new govt amid West Bank violence US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo visited Israel on Wednesday, a day before its new government was to be sworn in, to discuss plans to annex much of the occupied West Bank into the Jewish state.

Việt Nam backs two-state solution to Israel-Palestine conflict

Ambassador Đặng Đình Quý, head of the Vietnamese Permanent Mission to the United Nations, has affirmed Việt Nam’s consistent stance of supporting efforts to achieve a fair, comprehensive and long-term solution to the Palestinian issue, based on internationally-recognised principles and standards in accordance with UN Resolutions.

UNSC: Việt Nam affirms support for Palestinian people’s struggle for their inalienable rights Việt Nam has affirmed strong support for the legitimate struggle of the Palestinian people for their inalienable rights at the UN Security Council’s briefing on “The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question” on Tuesday.

Trump unveils Mideast plan favorable to Israel, angering Palestinians President Donald Trump released his long delayed Israeli-Palestinian peace plan on Tuesday, promising "a new dawn," but angry Palestinians called it biased and deserving to go in the "dustbin of history."

Kushner: Mideast plan won't say ‘two states’ Jared Kushner revealed new contours on Thursday of the upcoming US peace plan for the Middle East, indicating that it will pull back from longstanding mentions of a two-state solution with the Palestinians and accept Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Netanyahu looks to form right-wing government after victory Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sought to form a right-wing governing coalition on Thursday (local time) after securing victory in a high-stakes Israeli election despite a strong challenge from a centrist alliance.

Challengers unite in Israel election threat to Netanyahu

The two main challengers to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced an electoral alliance Thursday, posing a threat to the premier's long tenure in office as he also faces potential corruption charges.

Israel opposes UN council visit to Palestinian territories

Israel has told the UN Security Council that it opposes a planned visit by the top UN body to the Palestinian territories for a close-up look at the situation, Kuwait's ambassador said Wednesday.

Viet Nam concerned over escalating conflict in Gaza Strip1

Head of Việt Nam’s Mission to the United Nations Ambassador Đặng Đình Qúy expressed his profound concern over the complicated situation in the Middle East, especially the escalating conflict and humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip.

Australia mulling embassy move to Jerusalem: PM

Australia is considering moving its embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced on Tuesday, following the lead of US President Donald Trump.