In response to the invitation extended to Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif by the President of the United States, H.E. Donald J. Trump, Pakistan would like to announce its decision to join the Board of Peace (BoP) as part of its ongoing efforts to support the implementation of the Gaza Peace Plan under the framework […]
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Trump invites Erdogan, Sisi to Gaza peace board
US President Donald Trump has invited Turkiye’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Egypt’s Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi to join Gaza’s Board of Peace. The board will oversee Gaza’s temporary governance. This comes amid a fragile ceasefire in place since October. Earlier, the White House announced an executive panel to implement Trump’s Gaza peace plan. The panel includes […]
Trump names board to oversee Gaza governance
The White House announced members of a “Board of Peace” to supervise Gaza’s temporary governance. The board includes Marco Rubio, Jared Kushner, Tony Blair, and Trump himself as chair. The plan was unveiled in October after Israel and Hamas approved a transitional Palestinian technocratic body. The board will oversee Gaza during a fragile ceasefire that […]
Trump hosts Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago New Year’s Eve party
US President Donald Trump hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a high-profile New Year’s Eve party at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida, according to social media posts shared on Wednesday night. Mr Netanyahu, who arrived in the United States earlier in the week, was seen attending the glittering celebration alongside Mr Trump. […]
Trump-Netanyahu meeting: Iran warned, Hamas challenged
US President Donald Trump warned Iran on Monday of a potential strike if it resumes its nuclear or ballistic missile programs. Speaking alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago, Trump also urged Hamas to disarm to advance the Gaza ceasefire. Trump suggested Tehran may be rebuilding weapons programs after the US strike in June, […]
Trump, Netanyahu discuss Gaza ceasefire and regional security
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump is expected to press for progress in the stalled Gaza ceasefire when he meets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday, with talks also set to cover Israel’s concerns regarding Hezbollah in Lebanon and Iran, according to Reuters. Read More: Gaza security force to include countries Israel ‘comfortable with says US Netanyahu […]
European nations, Canada condemn Israel settlements
Fourteen countries, including Canada, the UK, France, and Germany, condemned Israel’s approval of 19 new settlements in the occupied West Bank. Officials said the move violates international law and risks destabilizing the fragile Gaza ceasefire. The joint statement expressed deep concern and urged Israel to reverse the plan. The countries, including Belgium, Denmark, Italy, Iceland, […]
Hamas signals red line on arms in ongoing Gaza truce discussions
DOHA, Dec 15 – Hamas chief Khalil al-Hayya on Sunday said the group’s possession of weapons was a “legitimate right” that must be respected in any discussions on the next stages of the Gaza truce. Read More: Hamas says Israel’s killing of senior commander threatens ceasefire Speaking on Hamas-run Al-Aqsa TV, Hayya said the issue of […]
UK, US unite to pursue peace in Ukraine and stabilize Gaza
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper visited Washington on Monday to meet US counterpart Marco Rubio. The visit aims to strengthen diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine. Talks will also focus on sustaining the Gaza ceasefire and regional peace initiatives. Cooper’s trip comes as Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosts Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and […]
Gaza truce hinges on full Israeli withdrawal, says Qatar PM
Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said the Gaza ceasefire is incomplete until Israeli troops fully withdraw. The truce, effective since October 10, has mostly halted fighting between Israel and Hamas. Qatar, the U.S., and Egypt helped mediate the agreement. Under the second phase, Israel is to leave Gaza, an interim authority […]