Politics
As the initial phase of the Gaza ceasefire concludes, uncertainty looms over the next steps in negotiations. Talks held in Cairo between Israeli officials, Qatari and U.S. mediators, and other stakeholders have yet to yield progress on a potential second phase of the ceasefire. The discussions were......
Recent reports indicate Morocco may become the first Arab and African nation to acquire the F-35 stealth fighter jet. The potential $17 billion deal, which would span 45 years for procurement and maintenance, has gained momentum following renewed diplomatic engagement from Washington. The development......
Five Thai men, who had been held hostage for 15 months in Gaza, have safely returned to Thailand, where they were joyously reunited with their families. Pongsak Thaenna, 36, Sarusak Rumnao, 32, Watchara Sriaoun, 33, Sathian Suwannakham, 35, and Bannawat Saethao, 27, were released on January 30 as part......
In the heart of Khan Younis, amid the ruins of the al-Katiba neighborhood, 72-year-old Fathi Abu al-Saeed walks the streets with his wooden cane, a symbol of resilience in a landscape scarred by war. After returning from displacement following the January 19 ceasefire, he surveys the devastation left......
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has postponed the second round of Hamas-Israel hostage release negotiations, originally scheduled for Monday in Qatar, to first consult with US President Donald Trump in Washington on Tuesday. The delay comes after Netanyahu unexpectedly canceled a Saturday......
Israel released 110 Palestinian prisoners on Thursday as part of a swap deal for three Israeli hostages held in Gaza. Additionally, five Thai nationals who had been detained in the enclave were freed through a separate arrangement with Thailand. This exchange was the third phase of a broader agreement......
Palestinians have started moving back to northern Gaza following an agreement for the release of six hostages by Hamas. This development comes after Israel announced the deal, which includes Arbel Yehud, a civilian at the center of tensions. Hamas released four soldiers on Saturday but delayed freeing......
Israeli Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi has announced his intention to step down from his position in March 2025, acknowledging responsibility for the military's failure on October 7, 2023. In his statement, Halevi revealed that he had informed Defense Minister Yoav Gallant of his decision, emphasizing......
A cautious sense of optimism has emerged as Israeli negotiators, including Mossad Director David Barnea, have arrived in Doha for talks regarding a ceasefire and the release of hostages. Despite ongoing challenges, signs of progress in these discussions have been reported. Key issues still separating......
The United States has drawn significant international outrage following the Biden administration’s informal notification to Congress of an $8 billion weapons sale to Israeli forces. The announcement comes in the final weeks of President Joe Biden’s term, as his administration participates......
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared in a Tel Aviv courtroom on Tuesday to testify in his long-running corruption trial, marking his first time taking the stand. The trial, which could stretch for several weeks, comes at a time of intense national crisis as Israel faces ongoing conflict......
In a move that has sparked widespread international condemnation, the Israeli Knesset recently voted to ban the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) from operating in the occupied Palestinian territories of Gaza and the West Bank. Nearly a month has passed since the vote, and despite significant......
Morocco’s history of balancing diplomatic ties with both Israel and Palestine places it in a unique position to contribute to peace efforts in the Middle East. Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid has unveiled a regional plan aimed at addressing ongoing crises in Gaza and Lebanon while fostering......
