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Qatar to Review Diplomatic and Economic Ties with Israel

Qatar to Review Diplomatic and Economic Ties with Israel

Mon 15 Sept 2025 15:53 CEST

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

Israel Criticizes UN's Two-State Solution Vote as "Shameful"

Israel Criticizes UN's Two-State Solution Vote as "Shameful"

Fri 12 Sept 2025 08:47 CEST

The 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

Arab Nations Call for Hamas to Disarm and End Gaza Rule

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Arab Nations Call for Hamas to Disarm and End Gaza Rule

Wed 30 Jul 2025 12:11 CEST

Several 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

Arab League Urges Ceasefire and Aid for Gaza Reconstruction

Arab League Urges Ceasefire and Aid for Gaza Reconstruction

Sat 17 May 2025 13:28 CEST

The 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

Israel Begins Major Gaza Offensive Amid Reported Doha Talks

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Israel Begins Major Gaza Offensive Amid Reported Doha Talks

Sat 17 May 2025 01:17 CEST

Israel has launched a comprehensive offensive against Gaza. The goal is, according to the military, to "enter and control" parts of the strip

USA and Arab Countries Meet to Discuss Gaza's Future

USA and Arab Countries Meet to Discuss Gaza's Future

Wed 12 Mar 2025 21:59 CET

Representatives from several countries in the Arab world and the US special envoy Steve Witkoff have met to discuss a reconstruction of war-torn Gaza.

Hamas opens up to transitional government in Gaza

Hamas opens up to transitional government in Gaza

Sun 9 Mar 2025 07:10 CET

Hamas 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

European countries back Gaza plan

European countries back Gaza plan

Sat 8 Mar 2025 01:23 CET

Several 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

White House Rejects Arab League's Gaza Plan Amid Rebuilding Debate

White House Rejects Arab League's Gaza Plan Amid Rebuilding Debate

Wed 5 Mar 2025 11:18 CET

The White House rejects the proposal on Gaza's future that leaders within the Arab League agreed on in Cairo on Tuesday.

Arab Leaders Back Egypt's Vision for Gaza Amid Global Debate

Arab Leaders Back Egypt's Vision for Gaza Amid Global Debate

Tue 4 Mar 2025 10:47 CET

Leaders 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

Source: New Top Meeting on Trump's Gaza Plan

Source: New Top Meeting on Trump's Gaza Plan

Fri 14 Feb 2025 13:32 CET

Saudi Arabia Gives Israel the Cold Shoulder

Saudi Arabia Gives Israel the Cold Shoulder

Wed 5 Feb 2025 04:20 CET

Donald 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

Arab countries reject Trump's plan for Gaza

Arab countries reject Trump's plan for Gaza

Sat 1 Feb 2025 14:04 CET

Several 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.

Two-state solution "light-years away" as Norway hosts

Two-state solution "light-years away" as Norway hosts

Wed 15 Jan 2025 06:05 CET

When 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

Arab summit demands divided Jerusalem

Arab summit demands divided Jerusalem

Mon 11 Nov 2024 20:53 CET

A top-level meeting with the Arab League and Islamic countries was able to agree on a strongly worded final communiqué directed towards Israel.