Gaza
Hamas frees three hostages as Israelis concerned by their frail appearance
Middle East
February 8, 2025
Hamas frees three hostages as Israelis concerned by their frail appearance
CNN — Three male Israeli hostages were freed from Gaza in the fifth round of exchanges between Israel and Hamas…
Palestinians refuse to relive 1948 as Trump suggests leaving Gaza
Middle East
February 8, 2025
Palestinians refuse to relive 1948 as Trump suggests leaving Gaza
Khan Younis and Nuseirat, Gaza CNN — Life in northern Gaza is desperate – there is no water, no electricity…
Former Turkish Foreign Minister in exclusive interview says unified regional front required to respond to Israel’s expansionism
Features/Interviews
February 8, 2025
Former Turkish Foreign Minister in exclusive interview says unified regional front required to respond to Israel’s expansionism
Our world is roiled by political and economic transformations, amid escalating conflicts that shake the Middle East. The region is…
Has America Backed Down? White House says Trump expects partners to accept Palestinians ‘temporarily’
Middle East
February 8, 2025
Has America Backed Down? White House says Trump expects partners to accept Palestinians ‘temporarily’
White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt announced on Wednesday that “President Trump has said that our country will not fund the…
Egypt’s envoy to UN: Arab group rejects any infringement on Palestinians’ rights
Egypt
February 8, 2025
Egypt’s envoy to UN: Arab group rejects any infringement on Palestinians’ rights
Egypt’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Osama Abdel Khaleq said that the Arab group emphatically rejects any infringement upon…
FM emphasizes any perceptions of coming day in Gaza must be based on unity of West Bank, Gaza Strip
Egypt
February 8, 2025
FM emphasizes any perceptions of coming day in Gaza must be based on unity of West Bank, Gaza Strip
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty emphasized that any perceptions of the coming day in Gaza…
Netanyahu proposes establishing Palestinian state in Saudi Arabia
Middle East
February 8, 2025
Netanyahu proposes establishing Palestinian state in Saudi Arabia
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday that Saudi Arabia “has enough land to establish a state for the…
Israel backs Trump plan and orders military to prepare for Palestinians to leave Gaza
Middle East
February 6, 2025
Israel backs Trump plan and orders military to prepare for Palestinians to leave Gaza
CNN — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has backed US President Donald Trump’s proposal to “take over” Gaza, as Israel’s…
Why Trump’s Gaza plan spells trouble for his Arab allies
Middle East
February 6, 2025
Why Trump’s Gaza plan spells trouble for his Arab allies
CNN — “Mad” is how one Middle East source reacted to US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a “takeover” of…
PM: Egypt Proceeds with Efforts to ensure Full Implementation of Gaza Ceasefire Deal
Egypt
February 6, 2025
PM: Egypt Proceeds with Efforts to ensure Full Implementation of Gaza Ceasefire Deal
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly highlighted Egypt’s firm stance vis-a-vis the Palestinian issue and the ongoing efforts to ensure full implementation…