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ISIS cells in Syria and Arab counter-offer to Trump's Gaza plan

Syrians are seeking greater protection from ISIS cells and killings in a new era of government. Arab nations are planning a unified counter-offer to Donald Trump’s plans to “take over” Gaza. The World Governments Summit is closing today in Dubai.

 

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Hamas says ceasefire breached and King Abdullah visits Trump

Hamas has said it will delay the release of hostages until further notice and that Israel has violated the ceasefire agreement. Us President Donald Trump has threatened to withhold aid from Egypt and Jordan ahead of a meeting with King Abdullah II in Washington. The World Government Summit in Dubai heads into its second day.

Israel's withdrawal from Netzarim and Iraqi President sues over Kurdish salaries

Palestinians are making their way back to northern Gaza in droves after Israel completed its withdrawal from the strategically important Netzarim corridor over the weekend. Reactions to US President Donald Trump’s plan for Gaza continue to flow. Iraq’s President is suing the country's Prime Minister and Finance Minister over delayed payments to government employees in the semi-autonomous Kurdistan Region of Iraq.

Saudi Arabia condemns Netanyahu's suggestion to relocate Palestinians, and fifth hostage exchange

Saudi Arabia accuses Israel of pursuing an "extremist, occupying mentality". The fifth exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian detainees under the Gaza ceasefire agreement takes place over the weekend. Lebanon forms a new government.

 

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Middle East's USAid vacuum and Iran counters Trumps 'maximum pressure'

The Middle East braces for Elon Musk's USAid cuts through the Department of Government Efficiency. Israel's Defence Minister orders the army to prepare for Gaza residents' departure. Tehran responds to calls for “maximum pressure” on Iran with its Foreign Minister’s own call for “maximum wisdom.”

 

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Trump’s Gaza 'takeover' and scarce aid to northern Gaza despite ceasefire

Trump plans to “take over” Gaza. Aid barely reaches Gaza’s north. Syria’s Ahmed Al Shara plans to reshuffle his new government.

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Ceasefire talks and how Israel’s Iron Dome failed on October 7

Talks have started on the second phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza. A report reveals new failures in Israel’s Iron Dome system. Oil prices fall as the US delayed tariffs on Mexico and Canada.

What Netanyahu’s US visit means for occupied West Bank, and Bill Gates talks tech and politics

Yasmeen Altaji gives a round-up of today’s trends

Al Shara in Saudi Arabia and Netanyahu in the US

Yasmeen Altaji gives a round-up of today's trends

Trump repeats call to move Gazans to Egypt and Jordan and doctors warn children are in urgent need

Yasmeen Altaji gives a round-up of today’s trends