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GAZA CITY(RAHNUMA): Hamas said on Tuesday that the Gaza ceasefire plan cannot proceed to its second phase as long as Israeli “violations” persist and called on mediators to pressure Israel to respect the agreement. The US-sponsored ceasefire, in effect since October 10, halted the war that began after Hamas’s deadly attack on Israel on October […]
Egypt FM urges deployment of stabilization force in Gaza ‘as soon as possible’

DOHA(RAHNUMA): Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on Saturday urged the rapid deployment of an international ceasefire monitoring force under the second phase of a peace deal for the Gaza Strip. “As for the International Stabilization Force, we need to deploy this force as soon as possible on the ground because one party, which is Israel, […]
Turkish FM says SDF not honoring Syria deal, calls for Gaza administration before Hamas disarmament

DOHA(RAHNUMA): Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan told Reuters on Saturday that a credible Palestinian civil administration and a vetted, trained police force should be in place to allow Hamas to disarm, saying the group is prepared to hand over governance of the enclave. In an interview on the sidelines of the Doha Forum, Fidan said […]
UK criticizes Israel over delays to Gaza aid deliveries

LONDON(RAHNUMA): The UK has criticized Israel over delayed aid deliveries to Gaza after a consignment of more than 1,100 tents took over a year to arrive there, the BBC reported. Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said other UK-funded aid had failed to reach Palestinians despite the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. The UN has warned […]
Foreign ministers of Jordan and Egypt discuss Gaza ahead of UN Security Council vote

LONDON(RAHNUMA): Jordan’s foreign minister, Ayman Safadi, and his Egyptian counterpart, Badr Abdelatty, on Monday reaffirmed their support for efforts to strengthen the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, ahead of a Security Council vote that will initiate future plans for the territory. They emphasized the importance of adhering to the ceasefire, the delivery of humanitarian aid in […]
UAE sends aid ship to Gaza as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3

LONDON(RAHNUMA): The UAE dispatched a ship loaded with thousands of tonnes of aid relief to support Palestinians in the Gaza Strip as part of an ongoing humanitarian campaign. Zayed Humanitarian Ship 7 departed Saturday evening from Hamriyah Port in Dubai, bound for the Egyptian port of El-Arish to aid Palestinians. The ship transported 5,820 tonnes […]
Editorial – Temporarily Resettle Gaza Refugees to Illegal Israeli Settlements inside Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPT)

(RAHNUMA) The humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to deepen, with mass displacement, severe shortages of essentials, and a growing death toll. While the international community debates solutions, it has failed to propose actionable steps to address the immediate plight of Gaza’s refugees. In light of this, a controversial but practical proposal deserves serious consideration: resettling […]
India votes in favour of UN General Assembly resolution demanding immediate, permanent ceasefire in Gaza

(RAHNUMA) India voted in favour of a UN General Assembly resolution that demanded an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in Gaza and reiterated the demand for immediate and unconditional release of all hostages. The UN General Assembly has overwhelmingly approved resolutions demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and backing the UN agency for Palestinian refugees […]
Editorial: Arab League’s Decision to Delist Hezbollah: A Step Toward Balancing Extremist Narratives

Arab League’s decision to recognize Hezbollah is being seen as an acknowledgment of its role in offering a counter-narrative to extremist narratives in Israel (RAHNUMA) HYDERABAD: In a decisive and transformative move, the Arab League has removed Hezbollah from its list of terrorist organizations. This strategic decision not only reflects the evolving dynamics of Middle […]
Editorial: A Call for a Balanced U.S. Approach on the Palestinian Issue

Dispensationalism Alienates America from a Quarter of the World’s Population (RAHNUMA) HYDERABAD: The expiration of Saudi Arabia’s petrodollar deal with the United States without a new agreement signals a potential paradigm shift in global finance, possibly moving away from the U.S. dollar as the dominant reserve currency. This development, while significant in economic terms, also […]