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Trump and Netanyahu tell Hamas to accept their peace plan, or else
“Israel would have my full backing to finish the job of destroying the threat of Hamas,” said Mr. Trump, who under the plan would become the temporary chairman of a board in charge of the redevelopment of Gaza.
Trump’s Gaza peace plan likely to be taken seriously by both sides
Both Israel and Hamas are under pressure to show flexibility, given the political compulsions they face and the growing anxiety in the world about the colossal loss of lives and property in Gaza.
Doha summit, a potent act of collective diplomacy
By P.M.Amza/DailyFT Colombo, September 23 – When Qatar hosted the Arab-Islamic emergency summit on 15 September 2025—just days after an Israeli strike in Doha killed Hamas leaders and a Qatari officer—expectations were high. Could this gathering produce more than a chorus of protest speeches? Would...
Why are more countries recognising Palestinian statehood and what does it mean practically?
Coordinated action is largely symbolic and aimed at preserving and nurturing the vision of a two-state solution
Pakistan should make it clear that its nuclear weapons are for self-defence only
Islamabad, September 20 (Dawn editorial) – The Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement, signed between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, is making an impact far beyond Islamabad and Riyadh. While there is talk of extending the bilateral pact to other states, thus creating a larger regional security framework,...
West Asian developments will trigger changes in South Asia too
US-Israel air action against Qatar and the Saudi-Pakistan defence pact will change the geopolitical architecture in both West and South Asia.
What does the Saudi-Pakistan Defence Agreement say?
Islamabad, September 19 (Dawn) – The signing of a ‘Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement’ between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia is being seen as a moment of tectonic significance for the Middle East and South Asia. On the face of it, it is a declarative pact, containing...
Strike on Doha, strike against the order: Time for meaningful response
By striking in the heart of Doha, Israel has not only targeted individuals but also the concept of a safe space for mediation
Netanyahu faces pressure from unexpected quarters – analysis
By P. K. Balachandran/Eurasia Review Colombo, September 4 – Even as the rest of the world is seeing a realignment of forces due to US President Donald Trump’s tariffs, the Middle East is also in the cusp of change due to Trump’s latest statement expressing...
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