Egypt, PLO welcome Trump remarks on not ‘expelling’ Palestinians from Gaza
Egypt and Palestine Liberation Organization welcomed on Thursday US President Donald Trump’s remarks on not demanding that residents of Gaza leave the enclave. “We appreciate the statements of the US president in which he confirmed that the residents of the…
US envoy says Hamas must disarm for Gaza’s future, hostage talks progressing
US Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs Adam Boehler expressed cautious optimism following direct talks with Hamas, stating that discussions gave him “hope” for progress in releasing hostages and rebuilding Gaza. In an interview with Al Arabiya News, Boehler emphasized…
Russian diesel still flowing to Syria on US-sanctioned tankers: Data
A second tanker under US sanctions is moored near the Syrian port of Banias and may deliver a diesel cargo from Russia, data shows, as Moscow and Damascus strengthen ties. Moscow backed former Syrian autocrat Bashar al-Assad during more than…
Iran demands ‘equal footing’ before engaging in direct talks with US
Iran will only enter direct talks with the US when both countries are on an equal footing and the Trump administration stops its “pressure and threats” on the Islamic Republic, a top Iranian official said. Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s foreign minister…
UN experts accuse Israel of genocidal acts and sexual violence in Gaza
Israel carried out “genocidal acts” against Palestinians by systematically destroying women’s healthcare facilities during the conflict in Gaza, and used sexual violence as a war strategy, United Nations experts said in a new report on Thursday. Israel’s permanent mission to…
US envoy for hostages on Hamas talks: Trump’s deadline is his patience
In an interview on Al Arabiya News, US Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs Adam Boehler reveals details about his secret negotiations with Hamas. He discusses the potential Israel-Hamas ceasefire, hostage exchange details, and the future of Gaza. Boehler hints…
Syria’s al-Sharaa signs constitutional declaration, hailing ‘new history’
Syria’s President Ahmed al-Sharaa on Thursday signed the country’s constitutional declaration, which will be enforced throughout a five-year transitional period. The declaration comes three months after opposition forces toppled Bashar al-Assad’s repressive regime, leading to calls both inside and outside…