Portugal's foreign minister stated on 2026-09-14 that Israeli settlement expansion and economic pressure in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem were actively undermining prospects for Palestinian statehood. The statement represents a formal diplomatic criticism of Israeli policy.
"Palestine 36," a historical epic about a 1936 farmer-led revolution directed by Annemarie Jacir, reached an Oscars shortlist on 2026-08-30 despite being banned by Israel. The film is the only feature shot in Palestine in the previous two years.