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Israel says ‘date set’ for Rafah invasion amid ongoing Gaza ceasefire talks
9 months ago

Israel says ‘date set’ for Rafah invasion amid ongoing Gaza ceasefire talks

Al Jazeera  

Hamas says Israel is not acceding to demands of a military withdrawal and allowing Palestinians to return home. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says a date has been set to invade Rafah in southern Gaza as truce talks with Hamas in Cairo are ongoing but do not appear close to the finish line. Senior Hamas spokesperson Sami Abu Zahry told …

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Israel-Gaza war: Which international actors can play peacemaker?
1 year, 3 months ago

Israel-Gaza war: Which international actors can play peacemaker?

Al Jazeera  

With the outbreak of an intensified war between Israel and Palestine, can mediation efforts help? The United Nations secretary-general says he is “deeply distressed” by Israel’s complete siege of the Gaza Strip on day four of the deadly assault. “I think it’s early to talk about mediation, because Israel is reacting based on anger and revenge,” Professor Mahjoob Zweiri, director …

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Why are the US and Iran holding talks and why does it matter?
1 year, 6 months ago

Why are the US and Iran holding talks and why does it matter?

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A potential interim deal would see Iran free US prisoners in return for the release of billions of dollars worth of Iranian assets. US and Iranian officials have been holding closed-door negotiations, including indirect talks in Oman, to de-escalate tensions in the region, in an attempt to curb Tehran’s nuclear programme and release American prisoners, officials have said. President Joe …

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Why has the Turkish military ramped up operations near Syria?
2 years, 1 month ago

Why has the Turkish military ramped up operations near Syria?

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Turkey says it is determined to secure its southern border. Turkey’s defence ministry says its forces have hit nearly 500 targets in Kurdish-held areas since Sunday. Turkey is also reporting casualties among fighters from the SDF – the Syrian Democratic Forces. Since 2016, Turkish forces have conducted three ground operations to clear out YPG fighters from northern Syria. Presenter: Adrian …

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How will the Prophet remarks row affect India-GCC ties?
2 years, 6 months ago

How will the Prophet remarks row affect India-GCC ties?

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Insulting remarks against the Prophet by India’s ruling party officials trigger a diplomatic backlash in the Muslim world. Last week, Qatar led a chorus of regional diplomatic condemnation as it summoned India’s ambassador and sought “a public apology” from New Delhi over the insulting comments. “It believes that just like the Gulf countries ignore the Chinese actions against Muslims in …

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Khashoggi report spurs ‘reckoning moment’ for US-Saudi relations
3 years, 10 months ago

Khashoggi report spurs ‘reckoning moment’ for US-Saudi relations

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Newly released US intelligence report will heap added pressure on Joe Biden to reassess US-Saudi ties, experts say. A United States intelligence report that lays blame for the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi at the feet of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman raises stark questions about the future of US-Saudi relations. “By making that report accessible, they are saying …

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Admired and reviled: How Soleimani was seen in the Middle East
5 years ago

Admired and reviled: How Soleimani was seen in the Middle East

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Experts say killing of Soleimani, a ‘strategist’ but ‘unpopular’ among many, will not affect how Quds Force functions. As head of the elite force for more than 20 years, Soleimani was a powerful figure in Iran’s strategic objective of defending its interests and expanding its influence across the Middle East. The Quds Force is the external branch of Iran’s Islamic …

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Khashoggi murder ‘happened under my watch’, MBS tells PBS
5 years, 3 months ago

Khashoggi murder ‘happened under my watch’, MBS tells PBS

Al Jazeera  

In new documentary, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman says he ‘gets all the responsibility’ for Khashoggi murder. Saudi Arabia’s crown prince said he bears responsibility for the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi last year by Saudi operatives “because it happened under my watch,” according to a PBS documentary to be broadcast next week. Series of setbacks According to Mahjoob …

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