Israel’s failed attempt to assassinate Hamas leaders in Qatar last month sparked the diplomatic push that lead to the formulation of US President Donald Trump’s newly proposed Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal, according to a Wednesday…
Category: 3. Middle East
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Israel ‘tightens siege’ of Gaza City as Hamas reviews Trump peace plan
ReutersA school sheltering for displaced people in southern Gaza City was struck by Israeli forces overnight Israel’s defence minister has said its forces are “tightening the siege” around Gaza City by extending its control of a military corridor…
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Hamas said split on whether to back Trump’s plan to end Gaza war, seeks amendments
Hamas officials want amendments to clauses in US President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan including on disarmament, a Palestinian source close to the terror group’s leadership told AFP on Wednesday.
Hamas negotiators held discussions…
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Hamas asks for clarification on Trump’s 20-point Gaza plan
Hamas asks for clarification on Trump’s 20-point Gaza plan | The Jerusalem PostJerusalem Post/Middle EastThe source said in the report that Hamas has the right to make some amendments to the proposal “if Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…
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Israeli imprisoned in Jordan for three months released
Israeli imprisoned in Jordan for three months released | The Jerusalem PostJerusalem Post/Middle EastSalameh was transferred back to Israel via the Jordan River Crossing after talks that took place in recent months with the assistance of the…
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Recep Tayyip Erdogan: Turkey will not allow Syria’s fragmentation
Recep Tayyip Erdogan: Turkey will not allow Syria’s fragmentation | The Jerusalem PostJerusalem Post/Middle EastErdogan’s announcement comes amid a series of diplomatic-seeking initiatives from both countries. The Kasab border crossing with…
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Netherlands’ top pension fund divests from US company Caterpillar over supplies to IDF
The largest pension fund in the Netherlands has sold its entire stake in US construction equipment maker Caterpillar, which supplies the IDF, the fund announced Wednesday, citing the company’s “socially responsible” investment…
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Attack on Qatar a threat to US security, Donald Trump says
Attack on Qatar a threat to US security, Donald Trump says | The Jerusalem PostJerusalem Post/Middle East“In the event of such an attack, the United States will take all lawful and appropriate measures, including diplomatic, economic, and, if…
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Red Cross temporarily suspends work in Gaza City
Red Cross temporarily suspends work in Gaza City | The Jerusalem PostJerusalem Post/Middle East”The ICRC will continue to strive to provide support to civilians in Gaza City, whenever circumstances allow,” it said in a statement. International…
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Netanyahu bets Trump’s Gaza plan will put pressure on Hamas, but risks coalition
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s support for US President Donald Trump’s Gaza plan is a gamble that may win back estranged allies abroad and repair his political base at home, but risks a battle with coalition partners opposed to any…
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