Gaza, Trump and Israel

Blinken says Israel and Saudi ties are ‘ready to go,’ urges Trump to accept Biden plan for Gaza
Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday said normalization between Israel and Saudi Arabia is ready to go, but requires following through on ending the war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip and a commitment to a pathway to a Palestinian state.
Trump and Biden Say Israel and Hamas Are Nearing a Gaza Ceasefire Deal
Donald Trump and Joe Biden both said they are optimistic a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas could be agreed within days, pausing the devastating war in Gaza that’s raged for more than 15 months.
Trump gets credit for what looks like Joe Biden's ceasefire proposal in Gaza
Amid the relief over a potential ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, and an end to the slaughter in Gaza, there are also plenty of questions about why the deal couldn't have been signed eight months ago.
Joe Biden Says He Will Leave Trump A "Very Strong Hand To Play" In Foreign Policy, Says Administration "Pressing Hard" To Close Israel-Hamas Deal
In the first of several farewell addresses this week, President Joe Biden said that his administration is leaving his successor Donald Trump “with a very strong hand to play” in foreign policy. Biden made the case that his administration strengthened fractured alliances that made a difference in international hotspots,
'Israel-Hamas ‘on the brink’ of Gaza ceasefire deal; finally…', says US President Joe Biden
In a speech touting his foreign policy legacy, President Joe Biden on Monday said the U.S. was "pressing hard" to close a deal that would see some of the hostages held by Hamas freed in exchange for a period of peace in Gaza.
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Blinken says Saudi-Israeli deal ‘much closer’ in final speech
Much of the heavy lifting for normalisation is complete, including negotiations on complex US-Saudi elements of an agreement, ...
Jared Kushner advises from afar as Ivanka Trump opts out of role in father's second term
Donald Trump's daughter, Ivanka Trump, and her husband Jared Kushner enjoyed largely unfettered access to Trump in his first ...
Blinken Says Saudi Normalization 'Best Incentive' For Israel-Palestinian Deal
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Tuesday that a normalization deal between Israel and Saudi Arabia, which he negotiated but did not complete, remained the best way to encourage ...
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Blinken Sees Roles for Many in Post-War Gaza, but Not for Israel
We must ensure that Hamas is unable to rule the Gaza Strip and that the Palestinian Authority, after its reform, takes over ...
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U.S. ambassador to Israel makes his final push for release of U.S. hostages from Gaza
"We are going to do everything we can in this round to get all the American hostages, living and dead, out," Ambassador Jacob ...
In speech, Blinken makes the case for post-war reconstruction, security, and governance of Gaza
Blinken touted the proposal, which has been in the works for a year, and discussed the importance of ensuring its success ...
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Saudi Arabia and international sports, a tale of politics and greed
Saudi Arabia brings out the worst in the world of international sports in terms of politics and greed. FIFA’s awarding Saudi ...
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Diplomats convene in Saudi Arabia for talks on Syria’s future
Sharaa, who led Islamist rebel group that toppled regime, urges sanctions relief, as West moves to provide humanitarian ...
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Israel Adesanya teams up with two-time UFC rival ahead of return at UFC Saudi Arabia
Israel Adesanya is laser-focused on his upcoming Octagon return against Nassourdine Imavov in the UFC Saudi Arabia main event ...
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Saudi Arabia balances ‘tolerance’ with support for ultra-conservatives
Saudi Arabia supported various ultra-conservative groups during Syria’s civil war, including Jaysh al-Islam, created with the ...