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Gaza ceasefire update: Three Israeli hostages released in latest prisoner exchange

Hamas has released three Israeli hostages as part of the ongoing ceasefire agreement established with Israel last month. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) facilitated the transfer of Eli Sharabi, 52, Or Levy, 34, and Ohad Ben Ami, 56, in Deir el-Balah, central Gaza. The exchange took......

Gaza Ceasefire Deal Nears Finalization: Qatar Announces Progress

A potential ceasefire in the prolonged conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza is reportedly closer than ever, according to the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Spokesperson Majed al-Ansari, addressing a press conference in Doha, highlighted that negotiations to resolve the 15-month confrontation......

Morocco's Pivotal Role in Sahel Mediation: A Diplomatic Bridge Between West and Military Regimes

Morocco has emerged as a crucial intermediary between Western nations and the military governments of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger. This diplomatic prowess was recently showcased through the successful negotiation for the release of four French DGSE agents, who had been detained in Burkina Faso since......

Burkina Faso Releases Four French Nationals After Diplomatic Intervention by King Mohammed VI

In a significant diplomatic development, Burkina Faso has released four French nationals who had been detained in Ouagadougou since December 2023. The release came after direct intervention by King Mohammed VI of Morocco, with the request made through diplomatic channels. The Moroccan Ministry of Foreign......

African Union Backs Skhirat and Bouznika Initiatives to Resolve Libyan Crisis

The African Union’s Peace and Security Council (PSC) has reaffirmed its support for the Skhirat Agreement and the Bouznika dialogue process as key frameworks for achieving a lasting political solution to Libya’s prolonged crisis. Meeting on November 12, the PSC reiterated the importance of......

UN Envoy Signals Potential Shift in Sahara Mediation Efforts

The long-standing dispute over Sahara may be entering a new phase as United Nations envoy Staffan de Mistura hints at stepping down from his role within six months. This development comes as the conflict approaches its 50th year, with de Mistura's potential resignation signaling a possible end to......

US Approves $740 Million Missile Sale to Egypt

The United States has taken a significant step by approving the sale of 720 Stinger missiles to Egypt, a key partner in the region, particularly in mediating the ongoing conflict in Gaza. This move, valued at $740 million, underscores the evolving dynamics of US foreign policy and its commitment to maintaining......

Gaza Ceasefire: A Distant Hope Amid Ongoing Conflict

The prospect of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas in Gaza appears increasingly remote, with US officials now believing it is unlikely to materialize before President Joe Biden's term ends in January. The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday that top-level officials from the White House,......

U.S. Indicts Hamas Leaders Following October 7 Attacks, Prompting Concerns About Gaza Mediation Efforts

In a move that some observers see as largely symbolic, the United States Justice Department has announced criminal charges against top leaders of Hamas for their roles in the October 7 attacks in southern Israel. The indictment, unsealed on Tuesday, names six defendants, three of whom have been killed......