Trump hails Air Force One ‘gift’ from Qatar
Calling the plane a "flying palace," ABC News, which first reported the story, said the Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet gifted...Geostrategy
Jordan hospital treats war casualties across Middle East
The hospital was established in 2006 to treat victims of the sectarian violence that erupted in Iraq in the aftermath...Geostrategy
Israel hostage families demand answers from Netanyahu government
Families are increasingly angry over the "absolute uncertainty" they face over the fate of the hostages, particularly in the heavy...Netanyahu broke off from war planning for a hastily arranged meeting with hostage families after they had threatened to start street protests to highlight their desperation
Israeli PM told the families "we will exhaust every possibility to bring them home," according to a video released by his office, according to a video released by his office
NY Times probe casts doubt on Israel’s account of Gaza hospital blast
Dubai, UAE--The New York Times's Gaza hospital blast investigation does not conclude in any way who is responsible for the...The New York Times asserts that the projectile seen in the Al Jazeera live footage, cited by many as central to the investigation, came from Israel
The American newspaper's finding does not answer what caused the Al-Ahli Arab Hospital blast in the Gaza Strip, or who is responsible
Guterres warns Gaza growing more desperate ‘by the hour’
The UN relief agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) said wheat, flour and other supplies had been pillaged at several warehouses....I regret that instead of a critically needed humanitarian pause, supported by the international community, Israel has intensified its military operations," Guterres said.
Turkey's centenary celebrations were Sunday eclipsed by President Erdogan's increasingly fierce attacks against Israel over its massive bombardment of Gaza.
Many Western Socialists back Israel in Gaza conflict
This TRENDS report delves into the nuanced positions of Western political figures, unveiling a multifaceted blend of support, criticism, and...This TRENDS report delves into the nuanced positions of Western political figures, unveiling a multifaceted blend of support, criticism, and calls for humanitarian intervention
Pro-Palestinian rallies suggest Western sentiment shift, while history shows American socialists' deep-rooted Israel support. However, there is a change in Western socialist stance
UAE and Belgium urge accelerated efforts to ‘restore regional stability’
Abu Dhabi, UAE-- The UAE and Belgium have stressed the importance of coordinating regional and international efforts to protect civilians...The call for intensification of efforts to protect civilian lives came in a meeting between UAE's and Belgian foreign ministers in Abu Dhabi
The two ministers touched on the fighting between Israel and Hamas and efforts to end extremism, violence, and deescalate tensions in the region
Relations sour between Turkey and Israel after Erdogan’s speech
Israel and Turkey -- an overwhelmingly Muslim nation that forms the bulwark of NATO defenses on the edge of the...Erdogan accused the Israel government of behaving like a "war criminal" and trying to "eradicate" Palestinians
Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen recalled all diplomatic staff from Turkey moments after Erdogan finished his remarks
Arab states voice opposition to Israel’s invasion into Gaza
Leading Arab opposition to Israel's planned invasion of the Gaza Strip, Saudi Arabia has denounced "any ground operations" due to...The UAE, Qatar, Oman and Kuwait have cautioned against the Israeli ground invasion of the Gaza Strip
The Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza says Israeli strikes have killed 7,703 people including more than 3,500 children
ICRC chief urges end to ‘catastrophic’ Gaza suffering
Mirjana Spoljaric, the president of the ICRC spoke of her shock at the " intolerable level of human suffering" and...She spoke after the UN chief sharply criticised the "unprecedented escalation" of bombardments on Gaza
Israel warned Gaza residents in the north that the area was now a "battlefield", ordering them to leave
Middle East conflict may disrupt global trade routes
Recent developments spark concerns that the conflict, which is spreading across the region, presents a long-term threat to global energy...Recent developments spark concerns that the conflict, which is spreading across the region, presents a long-term threat to global energy and commercial infrastructure.
IMF's Kristalina Georgieva and World Bank's Ajay Banga stress economic vulnerabilities and development impacts amid volatile oil prices potentially surpassing $100 per barrel.
Hamas asks Israel to free Palestinian prisoners in lieu of releasing hostages
Gaza City -- Hamas's armed wing said on Saturday it was ready to release the hostages it abducted during its..."The price to pay for the large number of enemy hostages in our hands is to empty the (Israeli) prisons of all Palestinian prisoners," said a Hamas member
"If the enemy wants to close this file of detainees in one go, we are ready for it. If it wants to do it step-by-step, we are ready for that too," he added
