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29.11.2025 - 06:58 [ Wafa.ps ]

Presidency: Israel‘s war on Palestinians will not bring security or stability

RAMALLAH, November 28, 2025 (WAFA) – Nabil Abu Rudeineh, spokesperson for President Mahmoud Abbas, said today that Israel’s ongoing war against the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including Jerusalem, will not achieve security or stability for anyone, and will not grant legitimacy to any measures taken by Israeli authorities.

He stated that the continued Israeli military offensive in Tubas for the third consecutive day, along with the aggression on Jenin and its refugee camp and on Tulkarm and its two refugee camps, will keep the region trapped in a cycle of violence and escalation.

28.11.2025 - 21:03 [ Reuters ]

Germany‘s Merz to visit Israel, meet PM Netanyahu

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will travel to Israel on December 6 and 7 for his first official visit since taking office, a German government spokesperson said on Friday.

28.11.2025 - 20:45 [ Amnesty International ]

Germany: Resumption of arms transfers to Israel reckless, unlawful and risks complicity in Israel’s international crimes

(November 24, 2025)

“Germany’s decision to lift its partial suspension of weapons shipments to Israel is reckless, unlawful and sends entirely the wrong message to Israel: that it can continue committing genocide, war crimes, and apartheid against Palestinians and unlawfully occupy the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and Gaza without fear of consequence.

“Germany is one of Israel’s major arms suppliers. The partial and long overdue suspension of arms transfers by Germany was one of the few forms of meaningful pressure applied by the international community to Israel’s genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.

“Now is absolutely not the time to ease this pressure. On the contrary, this is the time to ensure that Israel stops its violations of international law, including its unlawful occupation as indicated by the International Court of Justice in July 2024 and agreed by the UN General Assembly. Regrettably, with this move, Germany is going down a dangerous path that must be immediately reversed and must not be followed by other states.

25.11.2025 - 20:45 [ United Nations ]

Security Council must seize ‘moment of renewed hope’ in Gaza

The ceasefire in Gaza is largely holding but recent violence by Israel and Palestinian militants put the truce at risk, the UN Deputy Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process told the Security Council on Monday.

Ramiz Alakbarov briefed on conditions in the battered enclave and the occupied West Bank, before touching on developments in Lebanon and Syria.

“Today we meet at a moment of renewed hope,” he said, speaking from Jerusalem.

“While progress on the ground is fragile and deep uncertainty persists, we must seize the opportunity before us to chart a better future for Palestinians, Israelis and the wider region.”

24.11.2025 - 11:07 [ Al Jazeera ]

WATCH: Rising Israeli attacks cast doubt on regional peace initiatives

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22.11.2025 - 07:40 [ Al Jazeera ]

Updates: Israel troops launch new ground invasion over Gaza’s ‘yellow line’

(November 21, 2025)

Here are the day’s main developments:

– An Israeli drone attack injured four children in northern Gaza’s Beit Lahiya area as attacks throughout the Strip continue despite the ceasefire.
– At least 67 Palestinian children have been killed in Gaza since the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas began on October 10, according to the UN children’s agency.
– The Israeli army killed two Palestinian teenagers during a raid in the occupied East Jerusalem neighbourhood of Kafr Aqab.
– Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated his opposition to an independent Palestine, saying: “There will be no Palestinian state – as simple as that.”
– One person was killed in an Israeli air strike on southern Lebanon in the latest deadly violation of last year’s ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah.

22.11.2025 - 07:35 [ Le Monde ]

Israel steps up military operations in Lebanon, Gaza Strip and West Bank

(November 21, 2025)

Massive strikes against Hezbollah and Hamas in southern Lebanon, deadly bombings in Gaza, and Israeli army raids in the occupied West Bank: In recent days, Israel has intensified its military operations, causing more than 50 total deaths in Lebanon and Gaza, and arresting hundreds of Palestinians in the occupied territories.

22.11.2025 - 07:10 [ Associated Press ]

Israel’s military carries out strikes in Lebanon and Gaza, killing dozens of people

(November 19, 2025)

The new wave of strikes came a day after an airstrike killed 13 people in the Palestinian refugee camp of Ein el-Hilweh, the deadliest of Israeli attacks on Lebanon since a ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah war a year ago.

Meanwhile, after Israel reported its soldiers were fired on in southern Gaza, health officials in the territory said Israeli strikes killed at least 25 Palestinians in one of the deadliest days in Gaza since the Oct. 10 ceasefire agreement took effect. Separately, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu traveled to a buffer zone in Syrian territory that Israel seized last year.

03.11.2025 - 23:20 [ Soumaya Ghannoushi / Middle East Eye ]

Money, mercenaries and mayhem: How Israel and UAE are investing in regional chaos

Israeli and Emirati online networks have worked in tandem to shape narratives around Sudan and Gaza, targeting Sudan’s army even as RSF massacres mounted in El Fasher.

On the defence-industrial side, firms are expanding inside the UAE, tightening a two-way flow of money, tech, and intelligence. Israeli defence firm Controp is opening a UAE subsidiary making it the latest emblem of this deepening security embrace.

All the while, Emirati rulers boast of their „development model“ as a „shining example for the region“: authoritarian, anti-political, drenched in consumerism and spectacle.

It is a façade of progress built on repression. A mirage of modernity concealing a machinery of tyranny.

30.10.2025 - 14:56 [ meaww.com ]

JD Vance rejects claims of Israeli influence on Trump: ‚They are not controlling this president‘

Vance also directly rejected the idea of external control over the president, affirming, “So when people say that Israel is somehow manipulating or controlling the president of the United States, they are not controlling this president of the United States, which is one of the reasons why we have been able to have some of the success we have had in the Middle East.”

Vance reinforced his assertion of the president’s autonomy by referring to the negotiations surrounding the Gaza agreement.

30.10.2025 - 14:50 [ Jerusalem Post ]

Israel does not control President Trump, JD Vance affirms at TPUSA event

Vance was referring to a question as to Israel‘s alleged influence over US President Donald Trump‘s foreign policy.

„I’m a Christian man, and I’m just confused why there’s this notion that we might owe Israel something or that they are our greatest ally or that we have to support this multi-hundred-billion dollar foreign aid package to Israel to cover this – to quote Charlie Kirk – ethnic cleansing in Gaza,“ the student asked.

23.10.2025 - 19:43 [ NewArab.com ]

Israeli minister says Saudis can ‚keep riding camels‘ if normalisation requires Palestinian state

Speaking on Thursday at a conference organised by the Israeli daily Makor Rishon, Smotrich, who heads the far-right Religious Zionism party, said: „Sovereignty [over the occupied West Bank] is the real test. If Saudi Arabia tells us normalisation in exchange for a Palestinian state, then the answer, my friends, is no thank you – keep riding camels on the desert sands, and we will continue to develop economically and socially, and with all the great things we know how to do.“

23.10.2025 - 18:25 [ i24news.tv ]

„Israel would lose all US support if West Bank was annexed,“ says Trump

“That will not happen,” Trump insisted. “I gave my word to the Arab countries. We can’t do this now. We have received strong support from the Arab world. If Israel were to proceed, it would lose all American support.”

Trump’s comments come amid ongoing U.S. efforts to stabilize a fragile ceasefire in Gaza, which has held for the past two weeks, and to advance a broader regional peace initiative involving several Arab states aligned with Washington.

23.10.2025 - 18:23 [ CBS News ]

Vance says he was insulted by Israeli lawmakers‘ „very stupid political stunt“ on West Bank annexation

Vice President JD Vance criticized on Thursday a vote by the Israeli parliament to advance a bill on the proposed annexation of the occupied West Bank, calling it „a very stupid political stunt.“

„I personally take some insult to it,“ Vance said at Israel‘s Ben Gurion airport as he departed the country after his visit. „The West Bank is not going to be annexed by Israel. The policy of the Trump administration is that the West Bank will not be annexed by Israel.

23.10.2025 - 18:20 [ Hindustan Times ]

‚Threat To Peace‘: Rubio Warns Israel Against Pursuing West Bank Annexation In Rare U.S. Rebuke

Ahead of his visit to Israel, Rubio stated that the Knesset’s initial vote to extend Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria risks undermining President Trump’s regional stabilization plan. He warned that such a move could prove “counterproductive” to ongoing peace initiatives and noted that several non–Middle Eastern nations are prepared to deploy troops to help secure Gaza.

06.10.2025 - 04:04 [ Donald J. Trump / Social Truth ]

There have been very positive discussions with Hamas, and Countries from all over the World (Arab, Muslim, and everyone else) this weekend, to release the Hostages, end the War in Gaza but, more importantly, finally have long sought PEACE in the Middle East.

These talks have been very successful, and proceeding rapidly. The technical teams will again meet Monday, in Egypt, to work through and clarify the final details. I am told that the first phase should be completed this week, and I am asking everyone to MOVE FAST. I will continue to monitor this Centuries old “conflict.” TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE OR, MASSIVE BLOODSHED WILL FOLLOW — SOMETHING THAT NOBODY WANTS TO SEE!

06.10.2025 - 04:00 [ Times of Israel ]

Trump said to tell PM in tense phone call after Hamas responded to Gaza deal: ‘You’re always so f*cking negative. This is a win.’

According to a US official, Netanyahu told Trump the ambivalent Hamas response was “nothing to celebrate.”

“I don’t know why you’re always so fucking negative,” responded Trump, per the official. “This is a win. Take it.”

Trump expected Hamas to reject the plan, and was pleasantly surprised by the terror group’s response, says Axios.

05.10.2025 - 00:16 [ Donald J. Trump / Truth Social ]

After negotiations, Israel has agreed to the initial withdrawal line, which we have shown to, and shared with, Hamas. When Hamas confirms, the Ceasefire will be IMMEDIATELY effective, the Hostages and Prisoner Exchange will begin, and we will create the conditions for the next phase of withdrawal, which will bring us close to the end of this 3,000 YEAR CATASTROPHE. Thank you for your attention to this matter and, STAY TUNED!

04.10.2025 - 16:04 [ Reuters ]

Hamas response to Trump plan wins hardline support, lifting hostage release hopes

A further possible boost to hopes for peace came with a supportive statement from Iran-backed Islamic Jihad, which is smaller than Hamas but seen as more hardline.
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„What is important is that Netanyahu does not sabotage this, because now that Hamas agreed, Netanyahu will disagree, as he usually does,“ said Jerusalem resident Jamal Shihada.

04.10.2025 - 15:57 [ NDTV.com ]

6 Dead In Gaza Strikes Hours After Trump Called On Israel To Stop Bombing

Israeli fire killed six people across Gaza Strip, local authorities said. One strike killed four people in a house in Gaza City while another killed two others in Khan Younis in the south, medical workers and local authorities said.

04.10.2025 - 15:55 [ Donald J. Trump / Truth Social ]

Based on the Statement just issued by Hamas, I believe they are ready for a lasting PEACE. Israel must immediately stop the bombing of Gaza, so that we can get the Hostages out safely and quickly!

(16 hours ago)

Right now, it’s far too dangerous to do that. We are already in discussions on details to be worked out. This is not about Gaza alone, this is about long sought PEACE in the Middle East.

04.10.2025 - 15:48 [ CNBC ]

Trump asks Israel to stop bombing Gaza, saying Hamas is ready for peace

updated 3 Hours Ago

“Israel must immediately stop the bombing of Gaza, so that we can get the Hostages out safely and quickly!” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform.

“We are already in discussions on details to be worked out. This is not about Gaza alone, this is about long sought PEACE in the Middle East.”

30.09.2025 - 00:13 [ Associated Press / Youtube ]

LIVE: Trump and Netanyahu hold a press conference

Streamed live 7 hours ago #netanyahu #trump #live

19.09.2025 - 02:11 [ Daily Pakistan ]

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia seal historic strategic defence pact

The agreement states that an attack against one country will be considered an attack against both.

This landmark pact is considered a revolutionary step, solidifying the depth of the strategic partnership and defense cooperation between the two nations. Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir played a key role in the successful finalization of the agreement.

19.09.2025 - 02:06 [ Reuters Connect ]

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif sign a defence agreement in Riyadh

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif embrace each other on the day they sign a defence agreement, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, September 17, 2025.

15.09.2025 - 23:49 [ Nachdenkseiten ]

Zum Völkermord gezwungen?

Der Vernichtungskrieg gegen die Hamas und Gaza sei alternativlos und aus Notwehr erfolgt, behauptet Israels Ministerpräsident Netanjahu. Was aber, wenn sich der Terroranschlag vom 7. Oktober 2023 hätte verhindern lassen? Vieles spricht dafür, dass seine rechtsgerichtete Regierung die Dinge hat geschehen lassen. Müsste die Geschichte dann nicht umgeschrieben werden, fragt sich Ralf Wurzbacher.

15.09.2025 - 17:51 [ Umair Malik / Twitter ]

this is the biggest blunder in American history. Mark my words

(December 9, 2023)

15.09.2025 - 17:42 [ Middle East Eye ]

Rubio promises ‚unwavering support‘ to Israel in Gaza goals

„The people of Gaza deserve a better future, but that better future cannot begin until Hamas is eliminated,“ Rubio told reporters next to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

„You can count on our unwavering support and commitment to see [it] come to fruition.“

11.09.2025 - 05:11 [ Al Jazeera ]

Maps: Israel has attacked six countries in the past 72 hours

In just three days, Israel has carried out strikes in Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, Tunisia, Qatar and Yemen.

10.09.2025 - 19:56 [ Freitag.de ]

Wen greift Israel als Nächsten an? Ägypten? Jordanien? Wieder Katar?

Der Angriff auf Doha ist ein Beispiel dafür, wie Kriege entgrenzen und eine kriegsführende Macht die Kontrolle über die Folgen verliert. Man erlebt eine Steigerung dessen, was in den vergangenen zwei Jahren nicht mehr steigerbar erschien

10.09.2025 - 19:06 [ Al Jazeera ]

Israel attacks Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, a day after bombing Qatar’s Doha

At least nine people have been killed after Israel carried out air strikes in the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, and al-Jawf governorate, a day after targeting Hamas leaders in the Qatari capital, Doha.

Yemen’s Ministry of Health said on Wednesday that 118 people were wounded in Israeli aggression on Sanaa and al-Jawf. It described the figures as a preliminary toll, warning the number could rise as rescue teams continue to search for victims.

09.09.2025 - 21:00 [ Wafa.ps ]

President Abbas condemns Israeli attack on brotherly State of Qatar

RAMALLAH, September 9, 2025 (WAFA) – President Mahmoud Abbas today condemned the brutal Israeli attack on the brotherly State of Qatar.

The President stated that the brutal Israeli attack on Qatar constitutes a flagrant violation of international law and an escalation that threatens regional security and stability.

The President emphasized the importance of an immediate halt to this escalation, warning that its continuation would have repercussions not only on the region but on the entire world.

President Abbas affirmed that the solution lies in a just and comprehensive peace for the Palestinian cause.

09.09.2025 - 20:18 [ Saudi Gazette ]

Crown Prince reaffirms full support to Qatar in call with Emir

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman made a phone call on Tuesday with Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. During the call, the Crown Prince reaffirmed the Kingdom‘s full support for the State of Qatar and its condemnation of the blatant Israeli attack on the State of Qatar, saying that this constitutes a criminal act and a flagrant violation of international laws and norms. The Crown Prince also vowed that Saudi Arabia would employ all its capabilities to support its brothers in the State of Qatar and the measures Doha is taking to protect its security and preserve its sovereignty.