Keywords: Middle East peace


France Reaffirms Two-State Solution Commitment Regardless of Israel Election Results

France has reaffirmed its commitment to a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, insisting that its diplomatic priorities will remain unchanged regardless of the outcome of Israel's parliamentary elections. The announcement underscores Paris's determination to maintain its long-standing......

China calls for renewed negotiations and lasting peace in the Middle East

China has reiterated its willingness to support diplomatic efforts aimed at ending hostilities and restoring stability in the Middle East. Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Beijing was prepared to play a constructive role in securing a comprehensive ceasefire, resuming political negotiations and advancing......

Guterres calls for permanent Gaza ceasefire as October 7 anniversary nears

The United Nations is pressing for the fragile calm in Gaza to evolve into a lasting political settlement, with Secretary-General António Guterres calling for a permanent ceasefire ahead of the third anniversary of the October 7, 2023 attacks. In a message issued as the anniversary approaches,......

FIFA pledge for Gaza stadium sparks debate over postwar priorities

FIFA has promised to spend $50 million on a new national soccer stadium in the Gaza Strip, unveiling the plan at the first meeting of President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace in Washington as part of a broader reconstruction drive for the war‑devastated territory. The commitment comes as international......

Trump and Netanyahu meet amid stalled ceasefire and rising Iran tensions

Amid fading hopes for progress in the Gaza ceasefire, former U.S. President Donald Trump met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday at the Mar-a-Lago estate. The talks focused on reviving the next stage of a U.S.-brokered truce that has struggled to move forward since its launch in October.......

Israeli strikes in Gaza kill at least 25, threatening fragile ceasefire

Israeli airstrikes hit multiple locations across the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, killing at least 25 Palestinians and wounding 77 others, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry. The attacks targeted neighborhoods in Gaza City and areas near Khan......

Trump discusses Middle East peace with Syria’s al-Sharaa at the White House

US President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he looks forward to meeting again with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa following their first discussion at the White House. The meeting, held privately, marks a historic event as al-Sharaa becomes the first Syrian leader to visit the White House......

Rubio cautions Israel on West Bank annexation amid Gaza ceasefire efforts

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has urged Israel to reconsider annexing parts of the West Bank, warning that such a move could undermine the fragile Gaza ceasefire and derail ongoing peace efforts. Speaking before his departure to Israel, Rubio emphasized that annexation “at this time …......

Morocco’s diplomacy earns Russian praise for advancing peace in the Palestine-Israel conflict

Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has lauded Morocco’s consistent and constructive role in promoting efforts to end the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, emphasizing its contribution to regional peace diplomacy. During a joint press conference in Moscow with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser......