War on Palestinian territory expected to dominate summit, especially after Israel approves plans to expand offensive.
The Israeli withdrawal from Gaza in 2005 was not a concession. It was a strategic move to thwart Palestinian statehood.
Israel kills at least 115 Palestinians since Friday as it intensifies bombardment amid widespread forced starvation.
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Israel says it carried out ‘extensive attacks’ as operation ‘Gideon’s Chariots’ launched to seize more land in the Gaza.
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US President Donald Trump has concluded his three-nation tour of the Gulf region.
Gaza volunteer calls Israel’s intensified bombardment “shocking” as Palestinians face severe food and medical shortages.
Ukraine and Russia agreed to a 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner swap — the war’s largest — at direct peace talks in Istanbul.
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Saudi and Qatari payments settle Syria’s arrears, allowing World Bank and IMF to re-engage.
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promises more strikes if the group continues to launch attacks on Israel.
More than 370 Palestinians have been killed by Israel this week, as the UN continues to warn of imminent mass starvation
ICC says Karim Khan will take a leave of absence pending the conclusion of UN-led investigation.
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The war can only end on Moscow’s terms. The West’s inability to accept this harsh reality keeps Ukraine bleeding.
Kyiv and Moscow agreed to exchange 1,000 prisoners of war each, heads of delegations say.
Since the outbreak of the war, Turkiye has weighed its support for Ukraine against maintaining its ties to Russia.
