Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich warned Monday that Israel could reoccupy Gaza if Hamas refuses to disarm, heightening regional tensions. The far-right minister said military planning is underway, claiming Israel would have international legitimacy and US backing. His remarks come amid uncertainty over the next phase of the fragile Gaza ceasefire, affecting civilians and regional […]
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Turkey pledges continued support for Gaza
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is committed to stabilizing Gaza and supporting its recovery, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said. The announcement comes amid ongoing humanitarian challenges and sporadic ceasefire violations. Türkiye’s efforts affect Gaza residents and international peace initiatives. Fidan spoke at the inaugural Board of Peace meeting in Washington, chaired by US President Donald […]
PM Shehbaz arrived in Washington for Gaza peace summit
WASHINGTON: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Washington on Thursday for a three-day official visit to attend the inaugural session of the Gaza Board of Peace at the invitation of US President Donald Trump. Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif reaches Washington D.C to attend the inaugural session of Board of Peace. pic.twitter.com/D4D7uifnqZ — Government of […]
FM Dar to push Gaza ceasefire at Security Council
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar will travel to New York on February 18 to attend a high-level United Nations Security Council briefing on Palestine. The meeting, chaired by the United Kingdom’s Foreign Secretary as Security Council President, will focus on the latest developments in Gaza and the West Bank. According to […]
Deadly strikes shake Gaza despite ceasefire
At least 12 people were killed in fresh Israeli air strikes across Gaza on Sunday, according to the territory’s civil defence agency, despite an ongoing ceasefire. Israeli military officials said the attacks were carried out in response to alleged violations by Hamas near areas where Israeli troops were positioned. Meanwhile, rescue teams reported that one […]
Israel joins Trump’s Board of Peace, signs onto Gaza
Israel has joined US President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace” initiative, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced during his Washington visit. The move is significant as the board is tasked with overseeing Gaza’s temporary governance and stabilization. Israel’s participation directly affects the future administration of Gaza and the broader Middle East peace process. Netanyahu said on […]
PM Shehbaz to attend Gaza Peace Board meeting in Washington
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to arrive in Washington, DC, on February 18, where he will attend the inaugural meeting of the Gaza Peace Board a day later, diplomatic sources said. The first meeting of the Peace Board will be hosted by US President Donald Trump on February 19 in Washington. The summit […]
Pakistan, seven other Muslim states slam Israel over repeated violations of Gaza ceasefire
Pakistan, along with seven other Muslim-majority countries, condemned on Sunday the repeated violations of the ceasefire in Gaza by Israel, asserting that these actions risked undermining efforts for restoring stability at a time when regional and international partners were working collectively to advance the second phase of US President Donald Trump’s plan. The eight countries […]
Israel parliament approves 2026 budget, delays early election
Israel’s parliament gave initial approval to the 2026 state budget on Thursday, providing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a temporary political reprieve and averting the immediate threat of a snap election. Lawmakers voted 62-55 in favour of the spending plan, allowing the government to move forward cautiously. The approved draft sets total spending at 662 billion […]
Gaza’s Rafah border with Egypt to reopen next week
Davos: Gaza’s border crossing with Egypt will reopen next week, Palestinian official Ali Shaath announced. The crossing had been largely closed during the Israel-Hamas war. Shaath made the announcement via video at a Davos event hosted by US President Donald Trump. The reopening is a key element of the ceasefire brokered by Trump in October. […]