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world14 days ago•7 min saved

Pakistan positions itself as broker in US-Iran talks amid regional tensions

Pakistan is positioning itself as a go-between in nascent US-Iran peace talks, relaying a US 15-point peace plan to Tehran and offering to host negotiations as Washington signals openness to diplomacy; the move could boost Islamabad’s regional clout and help ease its energy- and security-driven pressures, but it risks backfiring if the US is merely buying time for a possible strike or if Iran distrusts Pakistan, all while Islamabad navigates a delicate balance with Saudi Arabia, anti-American sentiment at home, and cross-border militancy.

via Financial Times|

#iran #middle-east-diplomacy #pakistan-politics

world29 days ago•12 min saved

Gulf powers rethink US ties as Iran conflict winds down

Following a US-Israeli war on Iran, Persian Gulf states must carefully balance continued reliance on US defense and energy stability with growing domestic scepticism of US influence, while considering pragmatic engagement with a potentially hardline Tehran. UAE, Oman and Qatar are likely to urge caution with any moves to isolate Iran, Israel remains a complicating factor, and Washington’s postwar plan for the region is unclear—leaving Gulf leaders with leverage but also deep vulnerabilities as they navigate an uncertain, contentious landscape.

via The Conversation|

#energy-security #iran #middle-east-diplomacy

world3 months ago•3 min saved

Israel Launches Strikes in Lebanon Amid Tensions and Disarmament Talks

Israel continues airstrikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon amid a fragile Gaza ceasefire, while also engaging in clashes and diplomatic talks with Syria and incidents in the West Bank, including university raids and protests.

via ABC News|

#idf-strikes #israel-gaza-ceasefire #lebanon-hezbollah-targets

world5 months ago•1 min saved

Trump to Welcome Syrian President Sharaa at the White House for Historic Talks

President Donald Trump is set to host Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa at the White House, marking a significant step in U.S. efforts to strengthen relations with Damascus and support Syria's political transition, including recent moves to ease sanctions and rescind terrorist designations.

via Politico|

#al-sharaa #middle-east-diplomacy #syrian-president

world5 months ago•7 min saved

U.S. and Arab Leaders Collaborate to Broker Gaza Ceasefire Amid Controversy

Jared Kushner, despite having no formal diplomatic role, played a central part in negotiating a Gaza ceasefire, leveraging his influence and business interests in the Middle East, raising concerns about conflicts of interest and influence-peddling within the Trump administration.

via The Guardian|

#conflict-of-interest #gaza-ceasefire #jared-kushner

world5 months ago•3 min saved

Trump's Bold Approach to Middle East Peace Challenges Conventional Wisdom

The article discusses how former President Trump and his son-in-law Jared Kushner disrupted the traditional Middle East diplomatic consensus by successfully negotiating normalization agreements between Israel and several Arab states, while sidelining established US regional experts and efforts towards a Palestinian state, leading to a shift in US Middle East policy.

via UnHerd|

#gaza #israel #kushner

world6 months ago•1 min saved

Netanyahu Declines Egypt Gaza Peace Summit Amid Regional Shifts

President Trump facilitated Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's invitation to a Gaza peace conference in Egypt, but Netanyahu declined due to a Jewish holiday. The summit, involving leaders from over two dozen countries, aimed to bolster Trump's Gaza plan and expand the Abraham Accords. The invitation was arranged during a ride with Trump, highlighting behind-the-scenes diplomatic efforts amid ongoing Gaza tensions.

via Axios|

#egypt #gaza-peace-conference #middle-east-diplomacy

world6 months ago•2 min saved

Key Figures and Strategies Behind the Gaza Ceasefire

A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza has been established, involving key figures such as US officials Trump and Kushner, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, Hamas negotiator Hayya, and regional leaders including Qatar's Sheikh Al Thani and former British PM Tony Blair, with the deal influenced by US and regional diplomacy efforts.

via The Guardian|

#gaza-ceasefire #israel-hamas-conflict #key-negotiators

world6 months ago•11 min saved

Jared Kushner Leads Efforts in Securing Gaza Ceasefire and Diplomatic Breakthrough

Jared Kushner has played a key role in brokering a Gaza ceasefire deal, working alongside US officials and regional leaders to secure the release of hostages and partial Israeli troop withdrawal, marking his return to active diplomacy in the Middle East.

via CNN|

#gaza-ceasefire #jared-kushner #middle-east-diplomacy

world6 months ago•3 min saved

Trump to Visit Middle East for Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage Release

President Trump announced he's likely to visit Israel to address the Knesset following a significant Gaza peace deal, which marks a major diplomatic achievement aimed at ending the two-year conflict, with key issues like prisoner releases and troop withdrawals still to be finalized.

via Axios|

#gaza-peace-deal #hamas #israeli-prisoners

world6 months ago•4 min saved

Israel and Hamas Agree on First Phase of Gaza Ceasefire and Peace Deal

Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire, marking a significant step towards ending the Gaza war, with key provisions including hostage releases, prisoner swaps, and a potential disarmament of Hamas, brokered through international mediators and supported by global efforts, though many details remain uncertain.

via NPR|

#gaza-ceasefire #hostage-release #israel-hamas-conflict

world6 months ago•2 min saved

Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey Push Hamas Toward Trump's Gaza Peace Plan

Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey are urging Hamas to accept President Trump's Gaza peace plan, which aims to end the conflict through phased Israeli withdrawal and Hamas disarmament, with the countries acting as mediators and emphasizing the plan's potential benefits and challenges.

via Axios|

#ceasefire #gaza-peace-plan #hamas

world6 months ago•3 min saved

Global Leaders Converge at UN Amid Rising Tensions in Israel-Palestine Conflict

During UN week, over 150 countries, including the UK, Canada, and Portugal, recognized Palestine, highlighting a shift in global support amid increased Israeli military actions in Gaza. The U.S. and Israel face diplomatic isolation, with the U.S. under Trump adopting a more anti-Palestinian stance, and Israel considering annexation of parts of the West Bank. Key leaders like Netanyahu and Trump are engaging in discussions on military and diplomatic strategies, with upcoming speeches and meetings aimed at addressing the Gaza conflict and regional peace efforts.

via Axios|

#gaza-conflict #middle-east-diplomacy #palestine-recognition

world6 months ago•4 min saved

Arab Ministers Condemn Israeli Attack on Qatar Amid Rising Tensions

Arab foreign ministers convened in Doha to coordinate a response to Israel's missile strike targeting Hamas leaders in Qatar, which has heightened regional tensions and threatened to disrupt ongoing cease-fire negotiations amid international condemnation and calls for accountability.

via The New York Times|

#arab-ministers #gaza-conflict #israeli-attack

world7 months ago•4 min saved

International Condemnation Mounts Over Israel’s Qatar Strikes

Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani is set to meet President Trump in New York following Israeli strikes in Doha, which have heightened tensions in the Persian Gulf. The meeting, part of ongoing Middle East diplomatic efforts, comes amid regional unrest and discussions about defense deals, with Qatar condemning the strikes as 'state terror' and hosting emergency Arab summits.

via The New York Times|

#gulf-states #israeli-strikes #middle-east-diplomacy