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Trump’s envoys in West Asia to push for Gaza peace plan

In Cairo, Trump's envoys engaged in discussions with Egyptian, Qatari, and Turkish intermediaries regarding the Gaza peace plan crafted by the White House. Notably, Jared Kushner and Nickolay Mladenov led these talks, with Hamas officials participating in various sessions. While negotiations unfolded, Israel escalated its airstrikes in Gaza, targeting militant…

The Times of India · Aug 17

Sabbath cafe clash lays bare Israel faultlines

JERUSALEM - Alma Ronen has been fighting in the Israeli military nearly constantly for more than two years. Spending her Saturday not in uniform but in a T-shirt and jeans, she would like to enjoy a coffee outside -- and resents that her more religious compatriots think otherwise.

Bangkok Post · Aug 17

Blair and Kushner meet with Hamas and Netanyahu to try to save Trump’s Gaza peace deal

Jared Kushner is slated to meet with Israel’s prime minister on Monday in discussions aimed at saving a 15-point, U.S.-backed roadmap

The Independent UK · Aug 16

Gaza peace plan: 8 nations condemn Israel's rejection of US roadmap

Several nations condemned Israel's rejection of the Gaza peace process proposal. This move seriously undermines collective efforts to achieve lasting peace and stability. The roadmap, accepted by Palestinian factions, was a culmination of intensive mediation efforts. Israel insists Hamas must be disarmed before any troop withdrawal occurs. The countries urged…

The Times of India · Aug 16

Hamas expects meeting with Kushner as US pushes Gaza plan

CAIRO - Hamas sources said on Sunday that they expected to meet in Egypt with US envoy Jared Kushner, as President Donald Trump's administration seeks to push forward a Gaza peace plan rejected by Israel.

Bangkok Post · Aug 16

Emerged victorious militarily, politically in war: Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Ghalibaf

Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Ghalibaf declared a military and political victory. He stated the nation stood firm against an unjust war led by the US and Israel. The General Staff of Iran's Armed Forces vowed to defeat American-Zionist adversaries. Iran is nearing a pact with Oman defining new shipping lanes.…

The Economic Times · Aug 16

Iran moves to criminalise interviews with US, Israeli media, with prison terms up to 30 years

Iran's parliament on Sunday approved the broad framework of legislation aimed at tightening restrictions on suspected foreign influence, including proposed criminal penalties for engaging with media outlets considered hostile to the Islamic Republic, Iranian media reported.

The Times of India · Aug 16

Pope Leo calls on world leaders to help end West Bank settler violence

THE Pope has repeated calls for Israeli settlers violence to end in the West Bank, calling on the international community to ensure progress is made…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 16

Israeli minister calls for killing of ‘30 to 40’ people in Gaza every night

‘There are people there who are not worthy of life ... they’re not even people,’ he said

The Independent UK · Aug 16

Week in pictures: A solar eclipse, quake in Colombia and Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank

A solar eclipse seen across parts of Europe, ongoing search-and-rescue efforts in Colombia after a devastating earthquake killed at least 300 people and left hundreds missing, and escalating violence by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank, condemned by the US ambassador to Israel as "acts of terror": FRANCE 24…

France 24 · Aug 16