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A Turning Point in Gaza: UN Backs US Plan to Deploy International Stabilisation Force, Opening a Fragile Door Toward Peace

A Turning Point in Gaza: UN Backs US Plan to Deploy International Stabilisation Force, Opening a Fragile Door Toward Peace

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In a landmark decision that may reshape the future of Gaza, the UN Security Council on Monday approved a US-led plan authorizing an international stabilization force to secure the war-torn territory. The resolution also leaves room — cautiously, conditionally — for a long-elusive vision: the possibility of an independent Palestinian state. The vote passed 13-0, […]

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Border Crossing to Stay Closed as Tensions Mount Between Israel and Hamas

Border Crossing to Stay Closed as Tensions Mount Between Israel and Hamas

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The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt will remain closed until further notice, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced yesterday. He stated that reopening would depend on Hamas handing over the bodies of deceased hostages, as both sides continue to exchange accusations over ceasefire violations. The statement followed reports from the Palestinian embassy in […]

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Syria’s Al-Sharaa Meets Trump at UN General Assembly: A New Chapter in Middle East Diplomacy

Syria’s Al-Sharaa Meets Trump at UN General Assembly: A New Chapter in Middle East Diplomacy

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New York, United Nations — In a move signaling the possibility of a new diplomatic era, Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa met with U.S. President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly this week, as confirmed by Syrian state media outlet SANA. A photograph released by the agency captured a symbolic moment: […]

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Ceasefire Hopes Dim as Netanyahu Targets Hamas Leaders in Qatar Gaza Bombings Escalate

Ceasefire Hopes Dim as Netanyahu Targets Hamas Leaders in Qatar Gaza Bombings Escalate

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JERUSALEM, Sept 14 – As the war in Gaza continues to rage, hopes for a ceasefire are growing fainter. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has doubled down on his resolve, declaring that the elimination of Hamas leaders—particularly those residing in Qatar—is essential to ending the nearly two-year-long conflict. “The Hamas terrorist chiefs living in Qatar […]

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Australia Steps Forward to Support Palestinian Statehood: PM Anthony Albanese Calls It a Path to Lasting Peace

Australia Steps Forward to Support Palestinian Statehood: PM Anthony Albanese Calls It a Path to Lasting Peace

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In a significant move that speaks to both diplomacy and humanity, Australia will officially back the recognition of a Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly this September. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese made the announcement on Monday, highlighting that without a permanent state for both Palestinians and Israelis, peace will always remain fragile. “Until […]

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