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Morocco Reinforces Its Commitment to Key Arab Causes

In line with the high directives of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, the Kingdom of Morocco remains strongly dedicated to supporting the priorities of Arab nations. During the 115th session of the Economic and Social Council of the Arab League, held in Cairo, Morocco’s Ambassador to Egypt and Permanent......

Gaza’s reconstruction requires over $53 billion, says UN

The United Nations has estimated that Gaza will need more than $53 billion to recover from the ongoing war with Israel, which has also impacted other Palestinian territories. According to a report released on Tuesday, at least $20 billion will be required within the first three years of reconstruction.......

Morocco slips to 99th in global anti-corruption rankings despite reform claims

Morocco has fallen two positions to 99th place out of 180 countries in Transparency International's 2024 Corruption Perception Index (CPI), scoring 37 out of 100 points. This decline continues a downward trend that began after the country's peak performance in 2018, when it ranked 73rd globally......

Jordan’s King Faces US Pressure Over Gaza Crisis

Jordan’s King Abdullah II is set to meet with the US President in Washington, D.C., amid growing pressure from the United States to accept Palestinians expelled from Gaza. This push, framed within broader US-Israeli policies, has been met with strong resistance from Jordan, as well as other regional......

Trump issues ultimatum to Hamas over Gaza ceasefire and hostages

The U.S. President Donald Trump has demanded that Hamas release all remaining Israeli hostages by noon on Saturday, warning that if this does not happen, the ceasefire in Gaza should be revoked and "all hell is going to break out." Trump's remarks came after Hamas announced delays in the......

Trump's proposal to "buy and own" Gaza stirs international outrage

U.S. President Donald Trump has reiterated his controversial proposal to take control of Gaza, stating his commitment to "buying and owning" the war-torn region. Speaking to reporters on Air Force One, Trump described Gaza as a "large real estate site" and suggested that Middle Eastern......

Egypt to host Arab crisis summit on Palestinian issue

Egypt has announced that it will host an Arab crisis summit on February 27 in Cairo to discuss the recent developments in the Palestinian issue. The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Cairo's call for this summit was made in coordination with the Kingdom of Bahrain, the current president......

U.S. moderates Trump's remarks on Gaza reconstruction

Following the dramatic announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump that the United States would "take control" of war-torn Gaza and relocate its inhabitants temporarily, American officials appeared to soften the president's statements on Wednesday. The White House clarified that the U.S.......

International Outcry Against Trump's Gaza Proposal

Numerous countries and organizations expressed strong opposition to Donald Trump's proposal to evacuate Gaza's population and turn it into a U.S.-administered territory as a solution to the conflict between Hamas and Israel. Trump reiterated that Gazans, whose homeland lies in ruins after 15......

Defying Displacement: A Palestinian’s Response to U.S. Takeover Plan

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......

U.S. proposal for control of Gaza: A controversial approach to regional stability

In a bold statement on Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled a proposal to place the Gaza Strip under American control. He described this move as a long-term initiative aimed at revitalizing the war-torn area into a prosperous region. Speaking alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu,......

Netanyahu halts Hamas talks ahead of Trump meeting, delaying Gaza peace prospects

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 frees 183 Palestinian prisoners amid ongoing Gaza ceasefire exchange

In a significant development in the Gaza conflict, Israel has released 183 Palestinian prisoners, including 18 serving life sentences and 54 with extended prison terms, as part of a continuing ceasefire agreement with Hamas. This exchange followed Hamas's earlier release of three Israeli captives. According......