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Qatar emir and Trump discuss Middle East de escalation efforts

Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and U.S. President Donald Trump held a phone call on Wednesday to discuss efforts to reduce tensions and reinforce stability in the Middle East, according to the Qatari Emiri Diwan. The conversation came as Washington and Tehran continue diplomatic engagement......

Israeli journalist removed from Netanyahu’s Washington flight over security concerns

An Israeli journalist of Russian origin was removed Tuesday from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s flight to Washington shortly before takeoff, in what officials described as a security-related decision. Nick Kolyohin, a 42-year-old independent reporter, had been scheduled to travel with the......

Netanyahu and Trump to discuss Iran nuclear talks in Washington

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to meet US President Donald Trump in Washington on Wednesday for talks focused on Iran’s nuclear programme and regional security, according to a statement from Netanyahu’s office. The meeting comes shortly after indirect discussions between......

U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff scheduled to meet Netanyahu following Rafah border reopening

U.S. Special Envoy for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, is set to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday, following the partial reopening of the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt. An Israeli official confirmed the meeting on Monday, though the exact location has not been......

Israeli officials expect Trump Iran strike decision soon

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened a high-level security consultation in Jerusalem on Thursday with top advisors and defense officials on a "classified matter," Israeli media reported, as the United States edges toward a potential military strike on Iran amid soaring regional tensions.......

Israel’s 2026 budget clears first Knesset vote amid political uncertainty

Israel’s parliament has approved the first reading of the 2026 state budget, easing immediate political pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition but leaving the government facing crucial hurdles in the weeks ahead. The budget passed its initial vote with a narrow majority......

Israel's ambiguous goals for Gaza amid stalled reconstruction efforts

Israel's prolonged military campaign in Gaza has devastated the enclave, demolishing most homes and infrastructure while claiming over 70,000 Palestinian lives. The population now grapples with severe shortages of food, medicine, and shelter as winter intensifies their plight. Prime Minister Benjamin......

Netanyahu agrees to join Trump’s proposed “peace council” on Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accepted an invitation from US President Donald Trump to participate in the so-called “Peace Council,” a new body linked to Washington’s latest initiative for the Gaza Strip, Netanyahu’s office announced on Tuesday. According to the......

Over 460 Palestinians killed in Gaza since ceasefire began

More than 460 Palestinians have lost their lives and over 1,200 others suffered injuries in Gaza since the supposed ceasefire took effect on October 10, 2025, according to Palestinian health officials. Israeli forces have carried out near-daily attacks across the besieged territory, even as the U.S.-brokered......