Palestine
USAID review raised ‘critical concerns’ over Gaza aid group days before $30 million US grant
Middle East
July 9, 2025
USAID review raised ‘critical concerns’ over Gaza aid group days before $30 million US grant
CNN — An internal government assessment shows USAID officials raised “critical concerns” last month about a key aid group’s ability…
Gaza ceasefire negotiations enter 3rd day without breakthrough
Middle East
July 9, 2025
Gaza ceasefire negotiations enter 3rd day without breakthrough
As the ongoing indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas in Doha entere their third day on Tuesday, a source familiar…
Whilst the world slept
Opinion
July 6, 2025
Whilst the world slept
Leonard (Len) could not stop laughing. It was unlike him. Len was a distinguished diplomat that served his country around…
A Gaza ceasefire is the closest it has been in months. Here’s what we know
Middle East
July 5, 2025
A Gaza ceasefire is the closest it has been in months. Here’s what we know
CNN — US President Donald Trump says he’s “optimistic” a ceasefire deal in Gaza could be agreed next week after…
Egypt, France FMs discuss efforts to stop Israeli aggression on Gaza, West Bank
Egypt
July 5, 2025
Egypt, France FMs discuss efforts to stop Israeli aggression on Gaza, West Bank
CAIRO, July 3 (MENA) – Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty stressed during a phone call…
Hamas submits ‘positive response’ to ceasefire proposal in major step toward a deal
Middle East
July 5, 2025
Hamas submits ‘positive response’ to ceasefire proposal in major step toward a deal
CNN — Hamas announced on Friday that it had “submitted a positive response” to a proposal for a 60-day ceasefire…
Scores killed in Gaza as Israel intensifies strikes
Middle East
July 3, 2025
Scores killed in Gaza as Israel intensifies strikes
CNN — More than 80 Palestinians were killed across Gaza on Thursday, according to health officials, as Israel intensified its…
FM discusses with US envoy Gaza ceasefire, aid delivery
Egypt
July 3, 2025
FM discusses with US envoy Gaza ceasefire, aid delivery
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty discussed on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, over phone with US…
UK lawmakers vote to ban pro-Palestinian activist group under anti-terror law despite condemnation
World
July 3, 2025
UK lawmakers vote to ban pro-Palestinian activist group under anti-terror law despite condemnation
CNN — UK lawmakers voted Wednesday to ban Palestine Action, a UK-based group that aims to disrupt the operations of…
Could a ceasefire finally be struck in Gaza? Here’s what to know
Middle East
July 3, 2025
Could a ceasefire finally be struck in Gaza? Here’s what to know
CNN — Donald Trump has not been shy about his desire for an end to the war in Gaza. After…