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Strong Reactions to Trump's Gaza Proposal

Strong Reactions to Trump's Gaza Proposal

Wed 5 Feb 2025 11:24 CET

President Donald Trump's statement about the USA "taking over" war-torn Gaza sparks anger and confusion. "It's difficult to say today what is meant", notes Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party)

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

Hamas Source: Agreement Can Be Reached in Coming Days

Hamas Source: Agreement Can Be Reached in Coming Days

Wed 18 Dec 2024 08:25 CET

A ceasefire in the Gaza Strip seems to be getting closer since Hamas is said to have relinquished several previous demands. We are closer than ever, says a source within the Islamist movement

Reports: Agreement on Ceasefire Near

Reports: Agreement on Ceasefire Near

Tue 17 Dec 2024 15:29 CET

An agreement on a ceasefire in Gaza may be only days away. This is stated by sources within the Israeli government to the news agency Reuters and Israeli media

Hamas and Fatah: To Rule Together in Gaza

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Hamas and Fatah: To Rule Together in Gaza

Tue 3 Dec 2024 09:45 CET

The Palestinian arch-enemies Hamas and Fatah are reported to have agreed on a cooperation to govern the Gaza Strip after the war. From the extreme faction in Israel's government, it is said that the Israeli military will stay for a longer period

Abbas congratulates and hopes for Trump

Abbas congratulates and hopes for Trump

Fri 8 Nov 2024 21:55 CET

France considers new sanctions against settlers

France considers new sanctions against settlers

Thu 7 Nov 2024 20:52 CET

France is considering new sanctions against individuals who enable the expansion of Israeli settlements on the occupied West Bank, says France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot during a visit to the area.

Children killed in Israeli attack on school in Gaza

Children killed in Israeli attack on school in Gaza

Thu 24 Oct 2024 11:43 CEST

An Israeli attack on a school in central Gaza has claimed many lives. At the same time, Gaza's civil defense states that the situation in northern Gaza has become unbearable

Expert: Risk of Third Intifada on the West Bank

Expert: Risk of Third Intifada on the West Bank

Thu 29 Aug 2024 13:23 CEST

Israel is playing a high-stakes game with its ongoing offensive on the West Bank, according to Middle East expert Anders Persson. He sees a risk of a third intifada – and that the Palestinian government on the West Bank collapses

So Putin is downplaying Ukraine's shock attack

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So Putin is downplaying Ukraine's shock attack

Sat 24 Aug 2024 08:34 CEST

The propaganda machine in the Kremlin is trying to make the Ukrainian surprise offensive in the border region of Kursk appear as "the new normal". It is entirely in line with Putin's rhetoric, says Russia expert Per Enerud

Abbas: Will Visit Gaza

Abbas: Will Visit Gaza

Thu 15 Aug 2024 16:27 CEST

Putin: Concern over civilian losses in Gaza

Putin: Concern over civilian losses in Gaza

Tue 13 Aug 2024 09:47 CEST

Agreement on unity between Palestinian groups

Agreement on unity between Palestinian groups

Tue 23 Jul 2024 07:17 CEST

The terrorist-stamped organization Hamas has signed an agreement with other Palestinian groups, including the rival Fatah, during a meeting in China, according to Hamas leader Musa Abu Marzuk.