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Marco Rubio visits Qatar amid tensions following Israeli strike on Doha

US secretary of state Marco Rubio arrived in Qatar on Tuesday, a week after an Israeli airstrike targeted the Qatari capital, Doha, in a move that has drawn widespread condemnation across the Arab world. The visit, coming directly after Rubio’s stop in Israel, underscores Washington's commitment......

Qatar vows to continue Gaza mediation despite Israeli strike and Trump’s criticism

Qatar has reaffirmed its commitment to mediating the Gaza conflict despite an unprecedented Israeli airstrike on its territory, which targeted Hamas leaders during discussions of a U.S.-proposed ceasefire. The attack, which killed six people, has drawn global condemnation and prompted rare criticism......

Hamas accepts ceasefire as Israeli far-right resists truce proposal

Hamas has agreed to a ceasefire proposal brokered by Qatar and Egypt, offering a 60-day truce in Gaza amid mounting international and domestic pressure on Israel. The plan, announced Monday, aims to pause military operations, facilitate humanitarian aid, and exchange hostages to pave the way for permanent......

Canada delivers critical aid to Gaza amid plans to recognize Palestinian state

Canada has airdropped over 21,600 pounds of humanitarian aid to Gaza as part of an urgent response to the escalating humanitarian crisis in the territory. The operation, carried out by the Canadian Armed Forces using a CC-130J Hercules aircraft, underscores the country’s growing involvement in......

Erdoğan urges Gaza cease-fire and regional unity in trilateral talks with Italy, Libya

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan called for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza and renewed support for a Palestinian state based on the 1967 borders during a trilateral summit in Istanbul. The meeting included Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Libyan Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah and focused......

Türkiye warns Israel against exploiting Syria's instability

Türkiye has issued a stern warning to Israel and other foreign actors, cautioning against exploiting the fragile post-Assad landscape in Syria. Speaking in an interview with broadcaster NTV, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan emphasized Türkiye's commitment to preserving Syria’s unity and......

Netanyahu seeks swift resolution in hostage negotiations with Hamas

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed optimism on Thursday about finalizing a deal to secure the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas within the coming days. The announcement comes amidst ongoing ceasefire talks aimed at de-escalating tensions following a protracted and devastating......

Netanyahu discusses Gaza war and regional ties ahead of Washington visit

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with President Isaac Herzog on Sunday to prepare for his upcoming visit to Washington. Talks centered on the ongoing war in Gaza and efforts to expand Israel’s diplomatic relations with Arab nations, according to a statement from the president's......

Israel and Hamas edge closer to Gaza truce amid intense negotiations

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced plans to send a delegation to Qatar for truce and hostage-release discussions regarding Gaza, as Hamas declared its readiness to begin negotiations "immediately." However, tensions remain high as disagreements over proposed terms persist. Renewed......