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Buildings lie in ruin in North Gaza, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, as seen from Israel.
DIPLOMACY

Arab leaders will meet to discuss a postwar initiative for Gaza to counter Trump’s ‘Riviera’ proposal

Arab leaders are scheduled to convene in Saudi Arabia on Friday for their inaugural meeting aimed at addressing US President Donald Trump’s proposal for the US to assume control of Gaza, displace its Palestinian inhabitants, and transform it into a Middle Eastern “Riviera.” This gathering will include representatives from Egypt, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and other Gulf Arab states, and is … Continue reading Arab leaders will meet to discuss a postwar initiative for Gaza to counter Trump’s ‘Riviera’ proposal

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Pakistan and EU officials discuss Middle East and Afghanistan, focusing on global security challenges

Officials from Pakistan and the European Union (EU) convened for their 9th Counter-Terrorism Dialogue in Brussels, where they addressed both regional and global challenges, including the situations in the Middle East and Afghanistan, as reported by the Pakistani foreign office on Thursday. This dialogue is part of the broader Strategic Engagement Plan established in 2019 between the EU and Pakistan, aimed at strengthening collaboration on … Continue reading Pakistan and EU officials discuss Middle East and Afghanistan, focusing on global security challenges

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Buildings lie in ruin in North Gaza, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, as seen from Israel.
DISPUTES

Israel will start talks on the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire, a minister announced

Israel is set to initiate discussions regarding the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement, which will involve the exchange of the remaining Israeli hostages for Palestinian detainees, as stated by Foreign Minister Gideon Saar on Tuesday. He emphasized that Israel is insisting on the complete demilitarization of the region. Although negotiations for this second phase were expected to commence before the first phase concludes … Continue reading Israel will start talks on the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire, a minister announced

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U.S. President Donald Trump meets with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House in Washington, D.C.
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India appears overly enthusiastic about aligning itself with Trump’s America

Prime Minister Narendra Modi‘s visit to the White House on February 13 underscores India’s eagerness to strengthen ties with the United States, a move that has been cautiously avoided for 75 years since gaining independence from British rule. This shift reflects India’s ambition to secure a prominent position on the global stage, a vision actively promoted by the Hindu nationalist government, which many of the … Continue reading India appears overly enthusiastic about aligning itself with Trump’s America

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio waves as he departs Israel for Saudi Arabia, at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, Israel.
DIPLOMACY

Rubio reaches Saudi Arabia ahead of discussions with Russia aimed at resolving the Ukraine conflict

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to arrive in Saudi Arabia on Monday for anticipated discussions with Russian officials aimed at resolving Moscow’s nearly three-year conflict in Ukraine. These talks follow a recent phone conversation between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, during which Trump instructed senior officials to initiate negotiations to end the war, a commitment he made during his … Continue reading Rubio reaches Saudi Arabia ahead of discussions with Russia aimed at resolving the Ukraine conflict

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Netanyahu pledges to complete the mission against Iran with backing from Trump

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared on Sunday his commitment to “complete the mission” against Iran, with backing from US President Donald Trump. Netanyahu made these remarks during a joint appearance with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is on his inaugural official visit to Israel since taking office. “In the past 16 months, Israel has delivered a significant blow to Iran’s terror network. … Continue reading Netanyahu pledges to complete the mission against Iran with backing from Trump

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DEFENCE

Israel has received a delivery of heavy bombs that were authorized during Trump’s administration

Israel has received a delivery of heavy MK-84 bombs from the United States following the decision by U.S. President Donald Trump to lift an export ban that had been imposed by the previous administration under Joe Biden, as reported by the defense ministry on Sunday. The MK-84 is a 2,000-pound unguided bomb capable of penetrating thick concrete and metal, resulting in a substantial blast radius. … Continue reading Israel has received a delivery of heavy bombs that were authorized during Trump’s administration

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Russian-Israeli Sasha (Alexander) Troufanov, a hostage held in Gaza since the deadly October 7, 2023 attack, speaks as he is released by Palestinian Hamas and Islamic Jihad militants as part of a ceasefire and a hostages-prisoners swap deal between Hamas and Israel in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip.
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Three Israeli hostages have been freed in Gaza as the ceasefire remains intact

Israeli hostages Iair Horn, Sagui Dekel-Chen, and Sasha (Alexander) Troufanov reached a designated release location in Gaza on Saturday, following the intervention of Egyptian and Qatari mediators who successfully prevented a standoff that could have jeopardized a delicate ceasefire. Live footage captured the moment the three were escorted onto a stage flanked by militants wielding automatic rifles at the Khan Younis site. In exchange for … Continue reading Three Israeli hostages have been freed in Gaza as the ceasefire remains intact

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Smoke rises after an explosion in northern Gaza, before a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas goes into effect, as seen from Israel.
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Gaza ethnic cleansing plan predates Trump, being part of U.S. policy since 2007

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu‘s objective from the outset of his “revenge” campaign against Gaza, initiated 16 months ago, appears to be either ethnic cleansing or genocide. For the subsequent 15 months, former US President Joe Biden acted as an accomplice in this genocide, while current US President Donald Trump is now seen as an ally in the ethnic cleansing efforts. Biden supplied the 2,000-pound … Continue reading Gaza ethnic cleansing plan predates Trump, being part of U.S. policy since 2007

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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during family photo session with other leaders and attendees at the G20 leaders summit in Osaka, Japan.
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Saudi Arabia leads the Arab initiative to find an alternative to Trump’s Gaza proposal

Saudi Arabia is leading urgent Arab initiatives to formulate a strategy for Gaza‘s future, countering U.S. President Donald Trump‘s vision of a Middle East devoid of its Palestinian population, according to sources. Draft proposals are set to be reviewed at a meeting in Riyadh this month, which will include representatives from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, and the United Arab Emirates. These proposals may feature a … Continue reading Saudi Arabia leads the Arab initiative to find an alternative to Trump’s Gaza proposal

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