Israel Palestine conflict
Netanyahu and Putin Hold Strategic Talks on Gaza Ceasefire Amid Competing UN Peace Proposals
Nov 16, 2025 10:24 am CST
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Russian President Putin discussed Middle East developments in a phone call as diplomatic tensions rise over competing UN resolutions for Gaza. Russia's proposal emphasizes UN authority and the two-state solution, challenging the US-backed Trump peace plan that would grant Israel extended security control around Gaza while establishing an international stabilization force.
ICJ Rules: Israel Must Allow UNRWA to Deliver Humanitarian Aid to Gaza
Oct 23, 2025 03:03 am CST
The International Court of Justice has ruled that Israel must allow UNRWA to provide humanitarian assistance to Gaza, stating the country is obligated to facilitate UN relief efforts despite Israel's ban on the agency since March. The court found Gaza's population "inadequately supplied" and rejected Israel's claims of Hamas infiltration as unsubstantiated, amidst an ongoing ceasefire in a conflict that has claimed over 68,000 Palestinian lives.
Trump's Middle East Peace Mission: Leveraging Israel-Hamas Ceasefire for Regional Stability
Oct 12, 2025 08:57 pm CST
President Trump visits Israel and Egypt to capitalize on the US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, aiming to secure hostage releases and establish lasting peace in the Middle East. The diplomatic effort includes addressing the Knesset and leading a summit with over 20 regional leaders to discuss Gaza's reconstruction and broader regional stability.