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Qatar has announced it will halt its mediation role between Israel and Hamas, citing a lack of genuine commitment from both sides to negotiate. Qatar has been a key mediator in indirect discussions between the two parties, alongside Egypt, and has hosted Hamas’ political office in Doha since 2012. According to a diplomatic source, Qatar made this decision after both …

US President-elect Donald Trump has appointed former acting ICE Director Tom Homan as the “border czar” for his next administration. Known for supporting Trump’s strict “zero tolerance” immigration policy, Homan will oversee all border-related matters, including the southern and northern borders, as well as maritime and aviation security. Announcing the decision on Truth Social, Trump praised Homan’s expertise, stating he …

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman called for immediate ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon during a joint summit with the Arab League and Organization of Islamic Cooperation on Monday, where leaders renewed support for a Palestinian state. This summit, held in Riyadh over a year into the Israel-Hamas conflict and broader regional tensions, offered a platform to signal the …

Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rahi has urged Hezbollah to reflect on the ongoing war with Israel, describing its devastating impact on Lebanon. He emphasized that Hezbollah should consider the lessons from a conflict that has led to the displacement of 1.5 million Lebanese, claimed thousands of lives, and injured tens of thousands. Al-Rahi highlighted that while this destruction continues, Lebanon has …

Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri has reportedly stated that Israel is behaving “as if we have lost the war, but we have not been defeated.” According to sources cited by Al-Arabiya, Berri emphasized that the fighting is still ongoing and that Israel is facing its own losses on the battlefield. The sources further indicated that Berri is committed to carrying out …

Qatar’s recent decision to suspend its mediation efforts between Israel and Hamas has dashed hopes for a truce in the Gaza conflict and a possible hostage release deal. Qatar, which hosts the largest U.S. base in the Middle East and Hamas’s political office, had been key in facilitating indirect talks since the October 7 attack on Israel. These negotiations represented …

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar indicated on Monday that there has been some progress toward achieving a ceasefire in Lebanon, following Israel’s recent military operation targeting Hezbollah forces in the region. Saar acknowledged that discussions were ongoing with the U.S. regarding a potential settlement. Saar emphasized that any agreement would require Hezbollah to retreat beyond the Litani River, keeping a …

Hezbollah stated on Monday that, despite Israel’s cross-border ground operations that began in September, the Israeli military has not succeeded in capturing even one village in Lebanon. Speaking from Beirut’s southern suburbs, which have faced heavy Israeli airstrikes, Hezbollah spokesperson Mohammad Afif claimed the Israeli forces have been ineffective, even after 45 days of intense fighting. Afif dismissed reports suggesting …