Middle East

Witkoff says Trump directed him to get Gaza ceasefire to next phase

Witkoff says Trump directed him to get Gaza ceasefire to next phase

Trump's envoy Witkoff visits Israel to inspect Gaza corridors, pushing ceasefire's 2nd phase. Normalization with Saudi Arabia hinges on it.

Trump’s Middle East envoy will enter Gaza as part of ‘inspection team’

Trump’s Middle East envoy will enter Gaza as part of ‘inspection team’

Trump's envoy Witkoff visits Gaza to monitor ceasefire implementation. He'll inspect corridors. Agreement includes hostage releases and aid.

ICC seeks answers after Italy frees Libyan war crimes suspect

ICC seeks answers after Italy frees Libyan war crimes suspect

The ICC demands explanation from Italy for releasing Libyan war crimes suspect, Osama Nigeim, after arrest. Italy cited procedure errors for release and extradition.

Syria foreign minister says removing sanctions ‘key’ to restoring stability

Syria foreign minister says removing sanctions ‘key’ to restoring stability

Syria seeks reconstruction, aiming for economic growth like Singapore/Saudi Arabia, needs int'l aid, and new constitution. Sanctions hinder progress. Energy cooperation & restored relations are underway.

Trump to relist Yemen’s Houthis as ‘terrorist’ organisation

Trump to relist Yemen’s Houthis as ‘terrorist’ organisation

Trump orders review to re-designate Houthis as terrorist group. Biden revoked prior designation, later partially reinstated it. Trump aims to eliminate Houthi capabilities.

Minister says Israel applying ‘lessons’ from Gaza in West Bank operation

Minister says Israel applying ‘lessons’ from Gaza in West Bank operation

Israel uses Gaza tactics in Jenin operation, causing 10+ deaths, mass displacement. UN concerned, citing potential ceasefire damage and annexation plans.