Israel has cancelled a potential visit by France's President Emmanuel Macron because Paris plans to recognize a Palestinian state, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar said in a phone call with his French counterpart Jean-Noël Barrot on Thursday. His ministry said that Sa'ar urged Barrot to reconsider the initiative to recognize a Palestinian state, saying the French proposal undermines stability in the Middle East and threatens Israel's national and security interests. He said as long as Paris persists in its initiative and efforts that harm Israel's interests, there is no room for Macron's ...

A German woman accused of allegedly supporting the extremist militia group Islamic State has been arrested, German prosecutors announced in Karlsruhe on Thursday. The woman, who was based in Dusseldorf, is accused of running an initiative to assist members and supporters of the organization since at least 2019. Dusseldorf police made the arrest on Wednesday. She appeared before the federal court in Karlsruhe the same day and is being held in custody. The woman is reported to have collected almost €18,000 ($21,000) in donations solicited over the internet and to have passed it on to Islamic Sta...

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As of today, September 4, a total of 26 countries have expressed readiness to send their soldiers to Ukraine or support such a mission, said French President Emmanuel Macron following a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing. Macron noted that within the coalition, 26 nations have pledged to help guarantee Ukraine’s security. "These 26 countries agreed to deploy troops to Ukraine as a guarantee force, or to be present on land, sea, or in the air to support Ukraine and its territory the day after a ceasefire or peace agreement is reached," Macron said. He added that the mission does not intend...

As of today, September 4, a total of 26 countries have expressed readiness to send their soldiers to Ukraine or support such a mission, said French President Emmanuel Macron following a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing. Macron noted that within the coalition, 26 nations have pledged to help guarantee Ukraine’s security. "These 26 countries agreed to deploy troops to Ukraine as a guarantee force, or to be present on land, sea, or in the air to support Ukraine and its territory the day after a ceasefire or peace agreement is reached," Macron said. He added that the mission does not intend...