Tag: Middle East
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Tragic Car Crash Claims Lives of Qatari Diplomats En Route to Gaza Ceasefire Summit in Egypt
Overview of the incident In a devastating development ahead of an international Gaza ceasefire summit, three Qatari diplomats from the protocol team were killed when their vehicle overturned during a drive to Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. Officials cited that the crash occurred about 50 kilometers from the Red Sea resort city, a key venue for negotiations…
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Gaza Peace Summit chaired by Trump and Sisi in Sharm el-Sheikh
Global leaders gather for Gaza peace summit in Sharm el-Sheikh In a high-stakes effort to end the Gaza conflict, a peace summit is being chaired by former U.S. President Donald Trump and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. The meeting is scheduled for Monday afternoon in the Red Sea resort city of Sharm el-Sheikh and will…
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Trump Says Consensus Seen on Gaza Ceasefire Next Steps as Lebanon Condemns Israeli Strikes
Live updates: Gaza ceasefire plan and regional reactions US President Donald Trump signaled that there is, “for the most part, consensus” on the next stages of the Gaza ceasefire plan, while acknowledging that some details would need to be worked out. In conversations spanning Friday into the weekend, Trump also highlighted the remaining hostages in…
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Gaza ceasefire begins as Palestinians stream north and hostage families await updates
Palestinians stream north amid new Gaza ceasefire Thousands of Palestinians sheltering in southern Gaza have rushed toward the north in the hours after a ceasefire began, hopeful that the lull in fighting will hold long enough to reconnect with loved ones and return home. The moment marks a shift in movement for a population long…
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Ceasefire in Effect: Hamas and Israel Begin Pullback as Gaza Reopens
Ceasefire in Effect: Hamas and Israel Begin Pullback A ceasefire between Hamas and Israel entered into force, prompting Israeli troops to begin pulling back from parts of Gaza as thousands of displaced Palestinians headed toward their abandoned homes. The development, welcomed by some as a turning point, also carries a heavy measure of anxiety about…
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Hamas and Israel Ceasefire Brings Gaza Relief and Hope
Ceasefire Takes Effect as Gaza Echoes with Mixed Emotions The long-awaited ceasefire between Hamas and Israel began to take hold, bringing a rare moment of pause to a conflict that has devastated Gaza for years. Thousands of displaced Palestinians started the slow return to their homes, while Israeli troops began pulling back from select areas…
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Trump-Backed Gaza Ceasefire Plan: Key Terms & Implications
Overview of the Trump-Backed Gaza Ceasefire Plan The Israeli Cabinet has approved a ceasefire and hostage-release framework backed by former U.S. President Donald Trump, signaling a potential shift after months of intensifying conflict in Gaza. The plan aims to halt hostilities, secure the release of hostages, and begin a broader international effort to stabilize the…
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Australia News LIVE: Gaza peace deal and Defence property overhaul
Live updates: Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal Australia is watching closely as international efforts toward a Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal unfold. The Israeli government has reportedly approved the framework for releasing hostages held by Hamas, with potential returns expected in the coming days. While the deal’s immediate impact centers on Gaza, its repercussions are…
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Modi Congratulates Netanyahu on Gaza Peace Plan Progress as Hostage Release Nears
Modi and Netanyahu: A High-Level Backchannel Toward Gaza Peace In a notable display of diplomatic signaling, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to commend the advances in what is described as a Gaza peace plan brokered by key international partners. Modi’s call came as Netanyahu paused a security cabinet…
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Israel-Hamas Peace Plan: Live Updates as Security Cabinet Discusses Hostage Release
Live Updates: Israeli Security Cabinet Meets on the Gaza Peace Plan The Israeli security cabinet is convening to discuss and vote on the hostage-release framework that forms the backbone of the latest Gaza peace plan. The government spokesperson noted that following a 24‑hour window, a 72‑hour period will begin for the release of all hostages.…