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