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Egypt seeks UNDP’s support for Gaza reconstruction efforts
Egypt
March 17, 2025
Egypt seeks UNDP’s support for Gaza reconstruction efforts
Egypt has expressed its desire to receive support the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in implementing the Arab Plan for…
Netanyahu moves to fire the head of Israel’s internal security service
Middle East
March 17, 2025
Netanyahu moves to fire the head of Israel’s internal security service
CNN — After months of tension, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that he would seek to remove the chief…
Israel to resume talks with Hamas over US proposal: Netanyahu’s office
Middle East
March 16, 2025
Israel to resume talks with Hamas over US proposal: Netanyahu’s office
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office has ordered to continue negotiations with Hamas in accordance with the US proposal to…
‘We are in no man’s land:’ Families of Gaza hostages pin their hopes on Trump
Middle East
March 16, 2025
‘We are in no man’s land:’ Families of Gaza hostages pin their hopes on Trump
CNN — Nimrod Cohen’s mother never got to ask him why he chose a raven for the tattoo he got…
Nine killed in Israeli attack in northern Gaza, officials say, in deadliest strike since ceasefire began
Middle East
March 16, 2025
Nine killed in Israeli attack in northern Gaza, officials say, in deadliest strike since ceasefire began
CNN — At least nine people have been killed and several others injured in an Israeli strike in Beit Lahia,…
In Netanyahu’s new Middle East, Syria could become Israel’s biggest strategic gain
Middle East
March 15, 2025
In Netanyahu’s new Middle East, Syria could become Israel’s biggest strategic gain
Editor’s Note: A version of this story appears in CNN’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter, a weekly look inside…
‘Bridging the gap’ – US issues new proposal for Gaza ceasefire
Middle East
March 15, 2025
‘Bridging the gap’ – US issues new proposal for Gaza ceasefire
The US has proposed a “bridge the gaps” plan aimed at extending the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip through April…
Egypt receives 17 wounded Palestinians, patients from Gaza through Rafah crossing
Egypt
March 15, 2025
Egypt receives 17 wounded Palestinians, patients from Gaza through Rafah crossing
Egypt received on Friday 14/3/2025, through the Rafah border crossing in the North Sinai governorate, the 42nd batch of injured…
Hamas says it is prepared to release American-Israeli hostage and bodies of four dual nationals
Middle East
March 15, 2025
Hamas says it is prepared to release American-Israeli hostage and bodies of four dual nationals
CNN — Hamas said it is prepared to release American-Israeli soldier Edan Alexander and the bodies of four dual nationals…
Hamas agrees to US-backed proposal, Israel remains unmoved
Middle East
March 14, 2025
Hamas agrees to US-backed proposal, Israel remains unmoved
In his first comment after Hamas agreed to release Israeli dual-nationality prisoners, the Prime Minister of the occupation government, Benjamin…