US President Donald Trump on Thursday gathers allies to inaugurate the “Board of Peace,” his new institution focused on progress on Gaza but whose ambitions reach much further.
Around two dozen world leaders or other senior officials have come to…
Category: 3. Middle East
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IDF responds to Hezbollah ceasefire violations with targeted strikes
The IDF has struck Hezbollah terror sites after the group’s repeated violations of the ceasefire, escalating tensions on the border.
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US to withdraw troops from Syria as tensions mount with Iran
The decision came as US President Donald Trump ramps up military presence in the Middle East as tensions mount with Iran.
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Trump’s Board of Peace to convene for 1st time, as US bullish on disarmament prospects
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace will hold an inaugural meeting on Thursday in Washington, where it aims to advance the reconstruction of Gaza despite looming questions over whether Hamas will agree to disarm and…
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Hamas is reasserting control in Gaza despite its heavy losses fighting Israel
The war had left the group’s disciplined military units shattered into guerrilla forces, and most of its leaders killed; Gaza’s buildings and infrastructure were largely destroyed, its population displaced, and its economic life in ruins. More…
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White House: Many arguments for a strike on Iran, they’d be wise to make a deal
The White House warned on Wednesday that Iran would be “wise” to do a deal with the United States as US President Donald Trump once again hinted at military action.
The two sides recently resumed indirect talks, mediated by Oman, after…
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Iran expected to submit written proposal for resolving standoff with US, senior US official says
WASHINGTON, Feb 18 (Reuters) – Iran is expected to submit a written proposal on how to avoid its standoff with the United States in the wake of U.S.-Iran talks in Geneva on Tuesday, a senior U.S. official told Reuters on Wednesday.
Top national…
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Zuckerberg grilled over accusations social media geared to addict and harm kids
LOS ANGELES, California (AP) — Mark Zuckerberg and opposing lawyers dueled in a Los Angeles courtroom on Wednesday, where the Meta CEO answered questions about young people’s use of Instagram, his congressional testimony, and internal…
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In new flip, Trump attacks UK on base deal as US mulls Iran attack
President Donald Trump, shifting his tone yet again, warned Britain on Wednesday not to “give away” a key Indian Ocean base, saying it would be vital if the United States attacks Iran.
Trump, who is considering strikes on the Islamic republic,…
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Israel conducting ‘gradual de facto annexation’ of W.Bank: UN official
A top UN official warned Wednesday that steps by Israel to tighten control of areas of the West Bank administered by the Palestinian Authority amount to “gradual de facto annexation.”
Since last week, Israel has approved a series of initiatives…
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