A number of Arab and Muslim countries are urging a review of all "diplomatic and economic" relations with Israel. The statement comes after an extraordinary summit in Qatar on Monday.
World politicsThe UN General Assembly voted with a large majority for a resolution on a two-state solution to the war in Gaza – a solution that clearly excludes Hamas. But Israel calls the decision "disgraceful" and claims that it benefits Hamas.
WorldSeveral Arab countries are joining other countries and urging Hamas to disarm and end its rule over Gaza. Middle East expert Anders Persson sees it as part of an emerging diplomatic tsunami to increase pressure on the parties.
ConflictsThe situation in Gaza dominated the Arab League's meeting in Baghdad. In a joint statement, the countries demand that the international community puts pressure on the parties to "stop the bloodshed" and contributes to paying for the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip after the war.
ConflictsIsrael has launched a comprehensive offensive against Gaza. The goal is, according to the military, to "enter and control" parts of the strip. Terror-labelled Hamas says that indirect negotiations are underway in Doha.
ConflictsRepresentatives from several countries in the Arab world and the US special envoy Steve Witkoff have met to discuss a reconstruction of war-torn Gaza.
ConflictsHamas has approved the plans to let a committee govern the Gaza Strip until new elections can be held, reports Israeli Haaretz. On Monday, an Israeli delegation will travel to Doha for further negotiations.
ConflictsSeveral European countries are backing the Arab League's proposed plan for Gaza's future. The plan emerged as a protest against Donald Trump's proposal to expel Gaza's inhabitants.
ConflictsThe White House rejects the proposal on Gaza's future that leaders within the Arab League agreed on in Cairo on Tuesday.
ConflictsLeaders from several Arab countries have given the green light to Egypt's plan for Gaza's future – a plan that receives support from the UN Secretary-General. I welcome and stand behind the initiative, says António Guterres at the top meeting in Cairo.
ConflictsDonald Trump's statement about the USA "taking over" Gaza and the Palestinians leaving the area is dismissed by several countries. A normalization between Saudi Arabia and Israel is not current unless the Palestinians get their own state, announces the Saudi foreign ministry.
WorldSeveral Arab countries reject US President Donald Trump's plan to clear out the Gaza Strip and relocate all Gaza residents to neighboring countries such as Egypt or Jordan.
ConflictsWhen Norway invites to a meeting about a two-state solution in the Israel-Palestine issue, the situation is anything but hopeful. They want a solution that is light-years away, says political scientist and Middle East expert Anders Persson.
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