Middle East

Senior Hamas commander appears on video despite Israeli claim he was killed

Senior Hamas commander appears on video despite Israeli claim he was killed

Hamas commander Fayyad, claimed dead by Israel last May, appeared in new video. Israel admitted intel error, raising credibility questions.

It's possible Trump might get friendly with Iran

It's possible Trump might get friendly with Iran

Zarif hopes for Trump's "rationality" on Iran. Trump's appointments hint at potential engagement, despite past tensions & hardline stances. Iran seeks talks.

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.