Fidan: Hamas ready to cede Gaza, urges next phase of plan | The Jerusalem PostJerusalem Post/Middle EastFidan said a credible Palestinian civil administration and a vetted, trained police force needed to be in place to allow Hamas to disarm.Hamas…
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Fidan: Hamas ready to cede Gaza, urges next phase of plan
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Bethlehem Christmas tree lights up for first time since start of Gaza war
Yolande KnellMiddle East correspondent, Bethlehem
EPAFor two years during the Gaza war, all public celebrations for Christmas were cancelled in Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank – where Christians believe Jesus was born.
But after the recent…
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In interview with Lebanese media, Israeli envoy to US calls for peace with Beirut
In a prerecorded interview published Friday by English-language Lebanese outlet This is Beirut, Israeli Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter addressed Lebanese citizens, telling them: “We want very much to pursue peace with you.”
The…
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Turkey says Gaza administration, police force should come before Hamas disarmament in ceasefire deal
By Samia Nakhoul
DOHA, Dec 6 (Reuters) – Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan told Reuters on Saturday that a credible Palestinian civil administration and a vetted, trained police force should be in place to allow Hamas to disarm, saying the…
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Mediators Qatar, Egypt call for next steps in Gaza truce
Qatar and Egypt, guarantors of the Gaza ceasefire, on Saturday called for the withdrawal of Israeli troops and the deployment of an international stabilisation force as the necessary next steps in fully implementing the fragile agreement.
The…
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Turkey, US will find way of removing CAATSA sanctions ‘very soon’, Turkish FM says
By Samia Nakhoul
DOHA, Dec 6 (Reuters) – Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan told Reuters on Saturday that he believed Turkey and the United States would find a way to remove U.S. CAATSA sanctions “very soon”, and added the NATO allies had…
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Egyptian minister wants int’l force along Gaza Yellow Line
Egyptian minister wants int’l force along Gaza Yellow Line | The Jerusalem PostJerusalem Post/Middle EastThe international force would “use all necessary measures” to demilitarize Gaza, protect civilians and aid deliveries, secure Gaza’s borders,…
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Gaza cease-fire at critical juncture as 'conflict isn't just about Gaza,' Qatari, Turkish officials say
Turkey’s Foreign Minister and Qatar’s Prime Minister said during the Doha Forum conference that there’s still a ‘big question’ over the formation of an international security force for Gaza and that peace in the region could only take place with…
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Egyptian actor faces challenge in iconic role of singer Umm Kulthum
It took Egyptian actor Mona Zaki more than a year’s preparation to take on the hardest role of her career — the iconic singer Umm Kulthum, a legend in the Arab world.
Marwan Hamed’s “El Sett” (“The Lady”) premiered this week at the Marrakech…
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In Jerusalem, Merz reaffirms Germany’s support for Israel
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz flew into Israel Saturday for his first visit since taking office, and reaffirmed Berlin’s support after traditionally solid ties between the countries were shaken by the Gaza war.
Merz landed at Tel Aviv’s Ben…
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