Netanyahu rebukes US Senator Rubio over Qatar Jerusalem remarks
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu publicly rebukes US Senator Marco Rubio for suggesting Qatar could be a future steward of Jerusalem's holy sites, reigniting debate over the city's status.
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Israel Hosts Marco Rubio After Trump's Qatar Strike Rebuke
US Senator Marco Rubio visits Israel days after former President Trump criticised the country over its surprise Qatar-mediated strike. The diplomatic move signals strengthening US-Israel ties amid regional complexities.
Trump's Unexpected Legacy: America's Peacemaker President?
A startling analysis suggests Donald Trump's unconventional foreign policy may have forged a lasting legacy of peace, challenging conventional wisdom about his presidency and its impact on global stability.
Israel Threatens Qatar with Military Strikes Over Hamas
A senior Israeli official has threatened potential military action against Qatar, accusing the Gulf state of being a 'problematic mediator' in the Hamas hostage negotiations and funding terrorism.
Student freed after 903 days in Hezbollah captivity
Elkana Harel, a graduate student, has been released after nearly two and a half years as a Hezbollah hostage in Lebanon. His emotional return to Israel marks the end of a protracted diplomatic ordeal.
Starmer faces backlash over refusal to criticise PM on Hamas
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer declines to condemn the Prime Minister's comments on Qatar's role in mediating with Hamas, igniting a firestorm within his own party and drawing sharp criticism from senior figures.
Qatar Mediates Hamas Leadership Move Amid Gaza Truce Talks
In a significant diplomatic shift, Qatar announces it is mediating the relocation of Hamas's political leaders from Doha, a move that coincides with critical negotiations for a new Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal.
Israel Targets Hamas Leaders in Qatar Amid Ceasefire Talks
Exclusive: Israeli intelligence identifies senior Hamas officials in Doha as ceasefire negotiations hit critical impasse. Qatar's mediation role under scrutiny.
Jerusalem Names Square in Honour of Catalan Crusaders
Jerusalem's Old City unveils 'Catalonia Square' to honour 12th-century Christian crusaders from Catalonia, recognising their role in the Holy Land's history amidst modern diplomatic sensitivities.
Qatar: Israel's Gaza offensive sabotaging hostage talks
Qatar's Prime Minister accuses Israel of jeopardising delicate hostage talks with a 'dangerous' military escalation in Rafah, potentially derailing months of diplomacy and inflaming the Middle East.
Starmer Faces Backlash Over Palestine Statehood Comments
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer sparks controversy by suggesting recognition of Palestinian state before peace deal, drawing criticism from MPs and Jewish groups.
Starmer Confronts Abbas Over Hamas in Tense London Meeting
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer challenged Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas on Hamas's October 7th attacks during a private London meeting, while Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper faced criticism for her absence from the talks.
Iran threatens UAE over alleged Israeli spy bases via UN
Iran's UN envoy issues stark warning to UAE over alleged Israeli intelligence operations, threatening 'defensive and offensive action' and raising regional security concerns.
Pacific Islands back Israel amid Gaza war censure
As international censure of Israel's actions in Gaza intensifies, a bloc of Pacific Island nations emerges as unlikely diplomatic supporters, reshaping global alliances and drawing scrutiny.
UK-Israel Diplomatic Standoff Over Palestine Aid Intensifies
Britain and Israel are locked in a high-stakes diplomatic standoff over Palestine aid funding. The UK demands transparency guarantees while Israel insists on direct control, leaving vital humanitarian projects in jeopardy.
Swinney Condemns UK Arms Sales to Israel
First Minister John Swinney declares Scotland's firm opposition to UK arms exports to Israel, calling the Gaza conflict a 'humanitarian catastrophe' and urging an immediate ceasefire in a significant break from Westminster policy.
EU Palestine Recognition Stalls Amid Internal Divisions
The European Union remains deeply divided on recognising Palestinian statehood, with key member states at odds over timing and conditions, as the conflict in Gaza continues.
Australia condemns Iran's 'reckless' Baghdad airstrike
Australia has issued a formal diplomatic rebuke to Iran, summoning its chargé d'affaires in Canberra following a 'reckless and indiscriminate' airstrike on Baghdad. The attack, which Iran claimed targeted an Israeli 'spy headquarters', has escalated regio
Sanchez Challenges Starmer Over UK Gaza Stance
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez challenges UK Labour leader Keir Starmer on his position regarding the Israel-Hamas conflict, urging a stronger push for Palestinian recognition in a tense London meeting.
Spain's Sánchez Demands Answers from Israel on Gaza Deaths
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez confronts Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu, calling for a clear explanation for the 'unacceptable' killing of civilians in Gaza and urging an immediate end to the violence.
Sanchez Condemns EU's "Failure" on Gaza
Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez delivers a scathing indictment of Europe's response to the Gaza conflict, labelling it a strategic and moral failure that has cost credibility and lives.
Belgium PM threatens Israel with sanctions over Gaza
Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo issues a stark ultimatum, warning of potential sanctions and trade measures against Israel if it fails to comply with the International Court of Justice's ruling on Gaza, marking a significant escalation in EU-Isra
UK, France, Belgium consider recognising Palestine
In a significant diplomatic move, the leaders of Belgium, the UK, and France are actively considering the formal recognition of a Palestinian state, signalling a potential watershed moment in Middle East policy and increasing pressure on Israel.
UK to recognise Palestinian state, Lammy to tell MPs
Foreign Secretary David Lammy declares the UK will push forward with plans to recognise a Palestinian state, urging European allies to join a coordinated diplomatic effort for a two-state solution.
Iran triggers nuclear deal 'snapback' to reimpose sanctions
Iran has initiated the controversial 'snapback' mechanism in the 2015 nuclear deal, a move that could see all UN sanctions on the country reinstated and further escalate tensions with the US and Israel.
Blair's Secret White House Meeting with Trump on Gaza
Former Prime Minister Tony Blair held a clandestine meeting with Donald Trump, urging the ex-President to leverage his influence for a Middle East ceasefire and Palestinian statehood, as the Gaza conflict intensifies.
US revokes Palestinian diplomat's visa before UN vote
In a controversial move, the US has revoked the visa of the Palestinian UN envoy, a decision seen as an attempt to pressure Palestine ahead of a key UN General Assembly vote on its status. The action has drawn sharp criticism from rights groups.
Albanese's Growing Confidence on the Challenging World Stage
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is demonstrating a newfound confidence in international diplomacy, deftly navigating a complex web of global challenges from US-China tensions to climate action, reshaping Australia's role on the world stage.
Palestinians excluded from Gaza future talks with Blair
Exclusive report reveals how post-war planning for Gaza is being shaped by international figures, including Tony Blair, while Palestinian voices are systematically marginalised from the negotiations that will define their future.
Kushner and Blair Lead Secret White House Gaza Talks
Exclusive: Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner and former UK PM Tony Blair held a covert high-level meeting at the White House to discuss post-war Gaza strategies, signalling a potential return to Middle East diplomacy for the Trump inner circle.
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