Gaza
How the fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal could unravel
Middle East
February 12, 2025
How the fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal could unravel
CNN — It’s only three weeks into a fragile ceasefire, and Israel and Hamas are each ratcheting up allegations that…
‘The right answer is not a real estate operation:’ French President Macron calls for respect for Palestinians in Gaza
Middle East
February 12, 2025
‘The right answer is not a real estate operation:’ French President Macron calls for respect for Palestinians in Gaza
Paris CNN — Amid the maelstrom of indignation around Donald Trump’s proposal to “take over” Gaza, French President Emmanuel Macron…
‘America needs to wake up from its worn-out illusions’ – North Korea slams Trump’s Gaza plan
Middle East
February 12, 2025
‘America needs to wake up from its worn-out illusions’ – North Korea slams Trump’s Gaza plan
North Korea on Wednesday issued its first statement on US President Donald Trump’s plan to displace the people of Gaza…
Sisi declines to join Washington talks if Gaza displacement on agenda: Reuters
Egypt
February 12, 2025
Sisi declines to join Washington talks if Gaza displacement on agenda: Reuters
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s planned trip to Washington for talks at the White House is contingent on the exclusion…
President Sisi’s Washington visit postponed indefinitely: Al-Arabiya channel
Egypt
February 12, 2025
President Sisi’s Washington visit postponed indefinitely: Al-Arabiya channel
The “Al-Arabiya” channel reported Egyptian sources confirming President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s visit to Washington has been postponed until further notice.…
Ceasefire ‘will end’ if Hamas does not return hostages by Saturday, Netanyahu says
Middle East
February 12, 2025
Ceasefire ‘will end’ if Hamas does not return hostages by Saturday, Netanyahu says
CNN — It’s only three weeks into a fragile ceasefire, and Israel and Hamas are each ratcheting up allegations that…
Trump stands by his Gaza plan in meeting with Jordan’s King Abdullah
Middle East
February 12, 2025
Trump stands by his Gaza plan in meeting with Jordan’s King Abdullah
CNN — President Donald Trump made no attempt Tuesday to soften his proposal to relocate Palestinians in Gaza and redevelop…
Egypt strongly warns against jeopardizing peace gains in the region
Egypt
February 12, 2025
Egypt strongly warns against jeopardizing peace gains in the region
The Foreign Ministry issued a statement on Tuesday affirming Egypt’s intention to present a vision for the reconstruction of Gaza…
Israel fears for condition of remaining hostages, as intel suggests male captives treated worse than women
Middle East
February 11, 2025
Israel fears for condition of remaining hostages, as intel suggests male captives treated worse than women
CNN — When three Israeli hostages emerged at the weekend, emaciated and gaunt after 16 months in Hamas captivity, Israelis…
Trump looks for a deal on his Gaza plan as he meets with Jordan’s King Abdullah
Middle East
February 11, 2025
Trump looks for a deal on his Gaza plan as he meets with Jordan’s King Abdullah
CNN — Like most of President Donald Trump’s meetings these days, Tuesday’s talks with Jordan’s King Abdullah II will revolve…