Author: David Roberts

Arabian Post – In a historic shift, the White House has confirmed that U.S. officials are engaging in direct talks with Hamas, aiming to secure the release of American hostages held in Gaza. This development marks a departure from the longstanding U.S. policy of avoiding direct negotiations with the group designated as a terrorist organization since 1997. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt acknowledged these discussions, stating, “These are ongoing talks and discussions; I’m not going to detail them here, as there are American lives at stake.” The negotiations, facilitated by Qatari and Egyptian intermediaries, have taken place in Doha…

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Bezalel Smotrich, the Israeli finance minister, had drawn rebukes from the Biden administration for his opposition to a cease-fire in Gaza and his support for Jewish settlers in the West Bank. Bezalel Smotrich, the Israeli finance minister, had drawn rebukes from the Biden administration for his opposition to a cease-fire in Gaza and his support for Jewish settlers in the West Bank.

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