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Palestinians react after a school sheltering displaced people was hit by an Israeli strike, at Beach camp in Gaza City .
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Gaza is initiating another chapter in its extensive history of attempts at peacebuilding

Arab nations are actively working to formulate a pragmatic strategy for the future of Gaza in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal, which suggests that the United States would assume control over the territory while displacing its Palestinian residents to Egypt and Jordan. The following outlines key Middle East peace initiatives since the Six-Day War in 1967, during which Israel captured the West Bank, … Continue reading Gaza is initiating another chapter in its extensive history of attempts at peacebuilding

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Children at tent camp for displaced people in Gaza
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UAE envoy to Washington has described the United States’ approach to Gaza as challenging

The United Arab Emirates’  (UAE) ambassador to the United States, Yousef Al Otaiba, remarked on Wednesday that the U.S. stance on Gaza is “challenging.” He emphasized during the World Government Summit in Dubai that ultimately, all parties are engaged in seeking solutions, although the outcome remains uncertain. President Donald Trump proposed that the United States would assume control over the war-torn Gaza Strip and focus … Continue reading UAE envoy to Washington has described the United States’ approach to Gaza as challenging

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Buildings lie in ruin in Beit Hanoun in the Gaza Strip, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, as seen from southern Israel.
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Israeli military mobilizes reservists amid growing concerns regarding the Gaza ceasefire

Israeli military has activated reservists in anticipation of a potential renewal of hostilities in Gaza if Hamas does not comply with a Saturday deadline to release additional Israeli hostages, leading to a collapse of the nearly month-long ceasefire. Under the ceasefire agreement established on January 19, the Palestinian militant organization committed to releasing three more hostages on Saturday. However, this week, Hamas announced it was … Continue reading Israeli military mobilizes reservists amid growing concerns regarding the Gaza ceasefire

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Macron emphasizes the need for respect towards Palestinians in Gaza, stating that the appropriate response is not a real estate transaction

In the midst of the intense backlash surrounding Donald Trump’s suggestion to “take over” Gaza, French President Emmanuel Macron has emphasized the need for “respect” towards Palestinians and their Arab neighbors, rejecting the US president’s notion of forcibly relocating Gazans from their homeland. “You cannot tell 2 million people, ‘now you will move,’” Macron stated in an interview with CNN, recorded on Thursday at the … Continue reading Macron emphasizes the need for respect towards Palestinians in Gaza, stating that the appropriate response is not a real estate transaction

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Trump and Netanyahu pushed Mohammed bin Salman towards the nationalism of the King Faisal era

A covert relationship between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Saudi Arabia, which has been developing over several years, has recently begun to unravel in just a few days. During an interview with Channel 14 while in Washington last week, Netanyahu spoke about this relationship in clear terms. “We maintained covert relations for almost three years. On our side, only three individuals, besides myself, were … Continue reading Trump and Netanyahu pushed Mohammed bin Salman towards the nationalism of the King Faisal era

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Trump urges Jordan to accept Palestinians from Gaza, while the king stands against their displacement

Donald Trump on Tuesday urged King Abdullah of Jordan to accept Palestinians who would be permanently displaced under his proposal for the U.S. to assume control of the Gaza Strip, despite the king’s firm opposition to the plan. During a joint appearance with the Jordanian monarch at the White House, Trump maintained his stance on relocating the residents of Gaza and envisioned transforming the war-torn … Continue reading Trump urges Jordan to accept Palestinians from Gaza, while the king stands against their displacement

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U.S. President Donald Trump talks with Jordan’s King Abdullah during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, U.S.
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Trump and the King of Jordan are preparing for a critical meeting regarding the future of Gaza

Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with King Abdullah of Jordan on Tuesday, a meeting anticipated to be fraught with tension following the U.S. president’s recent proposal regarding Gaza redevelopment and his warning to cut aid to Jordan if it does not agree to resettle Palestinians. Trump‘s plan, introduced just a week ago, suggests that the U.S. should take control of Gaza, relocate its traumatized … Continue reading Trump and the King of Jordan are preparing for a critical meeting regarding the future of Gaza

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Palestinians, who were displaced to the south at Israel's order during the war, make their way back to their homes in northern Gaza, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in the central Gaza Strip.
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Trump demands Hamas release all hostages by midday Saturday or face severe consequences

U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Monday that Hamas must release all hostages held in Gaza by noon on Saturday, or he would consider proposing the cancellation of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, potentially leading to significant escalation. Trump warned that Israel might choose to act independently on this matter and indicated that he might have a conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. … Continue reading Trump demands Hamas release all hostages by midday Saturday or face severe consequences

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio shakes hands with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty at the State Department in Washington, U.S.
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Arab states reject Trump plan for Gaza, Egypt foreign minister tells Rubio

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty conveyed to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday that Arab nations stand in solidarity with the Palestinians in opposing U.S. President Donald Trump’s initiative, which aims to displace Palestinians from Gaza and assert control over the territory. During a meeting in Washington, Egypt’s foreign ministry reported that Abdelatty emphasized the urgent need for the reconstruction of Gaza while … Continue reading Arab states reject Trump plan for Gaza, Egypt foreign minister tells Rubio

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Buildings lie in ruin in North Gaza, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, as seen from Israel.
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Trump says he is committed to US ownership of Gaza

President Donald Trump reaffirmed his vision for the redevelopment of Gaza on Sunday, characterizing the war-torn region as a significant real estate opportunity. “I believe it would be a grave error to allow the Palestinians or those residing in Gaza to return at this time, especially with Hamas still present. We should view it as a major real estate project, and the United States intends … Continue reading Trump says he is committed to US ownership of Gaza

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