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Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, sharply criticized Israel on Monday for continuing its military campaign in Lebanon despite a declared ceasefire with Hezbollah. Speaking at an emergency Arab-Islamic summit convened in response to Israel’s unprecedented airstrike on Hamas officials in Doha, Sheikh Tamim accused Israel of deliberately destabilizing Lebanon. “In Lebanon, the Lebanese government’s acceptance of a U.S. …

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Israel on Sunday, reaffirming Washington’s steadfast support for its ally even as tensions flare following Israel’s unprecedented strike in Qatar. The attack, which targeted Hamas leaders in Doha last Tuesday, drew sharp criticism internationally and complicated efforts to broker a ceasefire in Gaza. President Donald Trump publicly rebuked Israel for the strike, …

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to meet with Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani at the White House on Friday, according to the State Department. The meeting comes just days after an Israeli strike targeted Hamas leadership in Qatar, a move that has rattled regional diplomacy and strained Washington’s relationships in the Middle East. …

Israel’s defense minister has approved a new military plan aimed at seizing Gaza City, alongside the mobilization of roughly 60,000 reservists to support the operation. The decision, confirmed Wednesday by Israel Katz’s ministry, intensifies pressure on Hamas at a moment when international mediators await Israel’s response to the latest ceasefire proposal. The move underscores Israel’s determination to maintain military pressure …

As the conflict in Gaza approaches its second year, Hamas has officially responded to an Israeli offer for a 60-day ceasefire, reigniting hopes for a possible truce in a war that has devastated the region and created an escalating humanitarian catastrophe. The latest move follows more than two weeks of indirect negotiations between Hamas and Israeli representatives, facilitated by mediators …

U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed cautious optimism regarding ongoing diplomatic efforts to address the Israel-Gaza conflict, stating that conversations are continuing and progress may be seen within the coming week. Speaking to reporters, Trump remarked, “Gaza — we are talking and hopefully we’re going to get that straightened out over the next week,” reiterating a hopeful tone he had …

Israel has announced the dispatch of a delegation to Qatar to engage in negotiations aimed at establishing a ceasefire in Gaza and securing the release of hostages. This decision follows Hamas’s recent expression of readiness to discuss a U.S.-backed 60-day truce proposal. However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected the amendments proposed by Hamas to the original terms, labeling …

Efforts to establish a temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas have intensified following a U.S.-backed proposal announced by President Donald Trump. While Israel has agreed to the terms of a 60-day truce, Hamas has expressed openness to negotiations but insists that any agreement must result in a complete end to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Ceasefire Proposal and Divergent Positions …