Israel marks October 7 anniversary under ceasefire — and weeks before election

Israel marks October 7 anniversary under ceasefire — and weeks before election

Israel is marking the third anniversary of the Hamas-led October 7, 2023 attack today, a deeply painful date that continues to shape the country’s politics, security and national identity. This year’s commemorations come under a ceasefire in Gaza and only weeks before Israelis head to the polls, putting the events of that day firmly at […]

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Eight Muslim-Majority Countries Welcome UK Action on Trade Linked to Israeli Settlements

Eight Muslim-Majority Countries Welcome UK Action on Trade Linked to Israeli Settlements

Eight Muslim-majority countries have welcomed the United Kingdom’s decision to restrict trade connected to Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, describing the move as an important step that could encourage other countries to take stronger action against settlement-related activities. Foreign ministers from Indonesia, Egypt, Jordan, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and the United Arab […]

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Trump envoy Kushner sets 30-day timeline for Hamas disarmament push

Trump envoy Kushner sets 30-day timeline for Hamas disarmament push

US President Donald Trump’s envoy Jared Kushner says progress toward getting Hamas to give up its weapons could begin within the next 30 days, as efforts continue to move forward with a broader Gaza peace plan. Speaking to Fox News in Tel Aviv on Monday, Kushner said there was a possibility of seeing early progress […]

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Netanyahu rejects US-backed Gaza proposal despite assurances on Hamas disarmament

Netanyahu rejects US-backed Gaza proposal despite assurances on Hamas disarmament

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed that Israel has not accepted a US-backed proposal aimed at ending the conflict in Gaza, even after receiving assurances that Israeli forces would only withdraw once Hamas is fully disarmed. Speaking in a video shared on his social media platforms, Netanyahu explained that representatives working with US President […]

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Qatar Egypt and Turkey Condemn Israel Over Reported Gaza Violations and Civilian Deaths

Qatar Egypt and Turkey Condemn Israel Over Reported Gaza Violations and Civilian Deaths

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to draw global concern as Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey issued a strong joint condemnation following renewed Israeli military strikes that reportedly claimed the lives of more than 20 people. The three nations, which have been actively working together to mediate a ceasefire and support diplomatic efforts in the region, […]

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