Middle East
Reports say Indonesia, Azerbaijan eyed to anchor Gaza stabilization force
Petra Hartmann Image generated by AI Fact checked
Indonesia and Azerbaijan have emerged as front-runners to form the core of a proposed international stabilization force for Gaza, according to Israel Hayom, with U.S. officials telling Reuters that Washington is discussing troop contributions with several countries as part of President Donald Trump’s 20‑point Gaza plan.
Criticism of Dousa over false Hamas links
Benjamin Dousa (M) faces criticism for claiming Swedish aid went to an organization linked to Hamas. The Palestinian group ICHR denies the allegations and stresses its political independence. Sida states no aid has reached terror organizations.
Egypt's foreign minister reaffirms support for UN efforts in Middle East
October 29, 2025 22:02Kuwaiti prime minister arrives in Cairo for economic talks
October 28, 2025 15:53President Gustavo Petro starts commercial tour in Middle East
October 28, 2025 08:13Al-Sisi reaffirms Egypt’s commitment to religious freedom in WCC meeting
October 23, 2025 06:41U.S. state department blasts ICJ over Gaza aid ruling
October 21, 2025 13:56Spain emerges as distinct voice in Mediterranean dialogue on Gaza
October 21, 2025 04:28President Sisi welcomes Norway's stances supporting Palestinian cause
October 20, 2025 00:01Trump names Detroit entrepreneur as special envoy to Iraq
October 18, 2025 00:16Gaza confronts environmental devastation after prolonged war
October 16, 2025 00:52France condemns Hamas's summary executions in Gaza
Gaza summit: Trump hails Middle East peace in Egypt
Reported by AI Image generated by AI
Donald Trump celebrated a Gaza ceasefire on Monday at Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, during an international summit, hailing the release of 20 living Israeli hostages in exchange for 1968 Palestinian detainees. Emmanuel Macron called the event a «decisive step» and urged a role for the Palestinian Authority. Egypt announced a conference on Gaza's reconstruction.
Mike Johnson and Israeli counterpart launch Trump Nobel nomination campaign
Reported by AI
House Speaker Mike Johnson announced a joint international effort with Israeli Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana to nominate President Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. The initiative follows Trump's role in brokering a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Both leaders praised Trump's contributions to Middle East peace during the announcement on October 14, 2025.
Israel says Gaza ceasefire resumes after strikes following soldier’s death
Petra Hartmann Image generated by AI Fact checked
The Israeli military said Wednesday it resumed enforcing a U.S.-brokered Gaza ceasefire after overnight strikes launched in response to the killing of an Israeli reservist in Rafah. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance said the truce remained intact despite the flare-up.
Cautious calm in Gaza as Egypt drives peace efforts
A tentative calm prevails in the Gaza Strip as Egypt intensifies diplomatic efforts to solidify the ceasefire and accelerate reconstruction after months of devastating conflict. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelaty reaffirmed the importance of coordination with Turkey to ensure full implementation of the agreement. Meanwhile, Egypt's UN representative warned against failure to implement the Sharm El-Sheikh peace agreement.
Sida takes aid funding allegations to Hamas seriously
Maria Karlsson Image generated by AI
Sweden's aid agency Sida is seriously investigating claims that Swedish aid money has gone to an organization linked to Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad. Aid Minister Benjamin Dousa has summoned Sida's director general to a meeting at the Foreign Ministry. A joint probe is underway with several countries to determine if any errors occurred.
Egypt warns non-compliance with Sharm El-Sheikh peace agreement risks catastrophe
Egypt's Permanent Representative to the UN Security Council, Ambassador Osama Abdelkhalek, warned that failing to implement the Sharm El-Sheikh peace agreement could lead to catastrophe. He described the summit as a decisive historical step to end a painful, winless war and start a new chapter for peace in the Middle East. He affirmed Egypt's ongoing efforts to support the agreement and urged all parties to honor ceasefire pledges and ensure unimpeded humanitarian aid for Palestinians.
Israeli sources: Remains returned by Hamas not those of missing hostages
Israeli sources say the remains handed over by Hamas to Israel on Monday night do not belong to any of the missing deceased hostages. Forensic examination confirmed they are not among the 13 unaccounted-for hostages in Gaza. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to discuss Israel's potential response.
German army deploys soldiers to monitor ceasefire in Israel
The German army is sending three soldiers to southern Israel to monitor the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. They will serve unarmed in a US-led coordination center. This comes amid ongoing delays in handing over hostages.