Kushner Says Gaza Reconstruction Will Wait for Hamas Disarmament
Kushner also met Hamas officials on Sunday in a rare direct encounter as Washington seeks to move its Gaza plan forward.
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Trump Doubts Reza Pahlavi’s Ability to Rally Support Inside Iran
Trump described Pahlavi, the U.S.-based son of Iran’s last shah, as “very nice,” but questioned his political viability within Iran.
Some US Senators Urge Caution as Iran Protests Intensify
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei accused “foreigners” of exploiting the unrest, while officials have blamed the United States and Israel…
Towards the Second Phase of the Ceasefire in Gaza: Expectations and Challenges
The only way to establish stability in Gaza and enable Hamas to lay down its arms as soon as possible…
Joint Forces Coalition: UAE Ally Escaped from Southern Yemen
The head of Yemen’s Southern Transitional Council (STC), an ally of the UAE, Aidarus Al-Zoubaidi, has fled southern Yemen under…
Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland: A Dangerous Precedent in Fragile Horn of Africa
If Somaliland achieves de facto independence and aligns strategically with Israel and the UAE, the Red Sea will be divided…
Hundreds of Thousands Rally for Palestine on Istanbul’s Galata Bridge
Around 520,000 people gathered on Istanbul’s Galata Bridge on New Year’s Day for a mass demonstration in support of Palestinians.
Erdoğan: Türkiye Will Not Tolerate Maritime Threats in Eastern Mediterranean
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said that Türkiye would not tolerate coercion, piracy or other provocations threatening its maritime interests in…
Saudi Arabia Strikes Yemen as UAE Forces Asked to Leave
Saudi Arabia had warned the STC against further military moves in Hadramout and demanded a withdrawal, a call the group…
Pope Leo XIV Leads First Christmas Eve Mass, Condemns Gaza Conditions
Pope Leo drew attention to the humanitarian conditions faced by Palestinians in Gaza, delivering an unusually direct appeal during the…
Erdoğan: Investigation Launched into Libyan Military Plane Crash
The Libyan Chief of the General Staff, General Mohamed Ali Al-Haddad, and four members of his delegation, as well as…
Why is the ‘Failed State’ the Most Appropriate Model for Lebanon?
The failure to support the Lebanese army suggests that the country’s collapse is being deliberately maintained.
Israel Approves $35 Billion Natural Gas Export Deal With Egypt
Valued at 112 billion shekels ($34.7 billion USD), the agreement will see 130 billion cubic meters of natural gas exported…
What Diaspora Jewish Religious Leaders Should — and Should Not — Do
In situations involving armed conflict, civilian suffering, or alleged violations of international law, many people expect clergy of all faiths…
Report: Israel Committed 57 Violations against Palestinian Journalists in November
Sixteen incidents involved the detention of Palestinian journalists or the obstruction of their work by Israeli forces.
UN General Assembly adopts resolutions demanding Israel end occupation of Golan, Palestine
In the first vote, the General Assembly adopted a draft resolution penned by Egypt, which demanded that Israel withdraw fully…
Erdoğan: Pope’s Visit to Türkiye Will ‘Strengthen Hope for Global Peace’
During a press conference with Pope Leo XIV, Erdoğan reaffirmed Türkiye’s identity as a country where multiple faiths have coexisted…
Controversial Gaza Humanitarian Foundation Shuts Down Operations
According to UN figures, more than 2,100 Palestinians were killed while seeking aid, whether in stampedes, clashes, or shootings in…
UN Security Council Endorses Trump’s Gaza Plan
The Gaza UN resolution sparked controversy in Israel due to references to a possible “credible pathway” to Palestinian statehood.
