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Arab countries reject Trump's plan for Gaza

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.

Billion Support to Jordan from EU

Israel Insists: All Contact with UNRWA Will Be Broken

Israel will break off all contact with the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (Unrwa) and all other actors acting on its behalf, maintains Israel's UN ambassador Danny Danon.

Expert on Trump's Gaza Proposal: Astonishing

Donald Trump's statement about relocating Gazans to neighboring countries has sparked strong reactions. But the question is whether Trump means that the inhabitants should move permanently or only temporarily. It's a stunning statement, says Anders Persson, Israel-Palestine expert at Linnaeus University.

Trump Insists: Better for Palestinians to Move

Donald Trump's proposal to make the Gaza Strip's inhabitants refugees in other countries raises concern and resistance. But he insists: One could get people there to live in areas that are much safer.

Trump wants to "clean up" Gaza: "Something must happen"

President Donald Trump's proposal to "clean out" Gaza has sparked both criticism and applause. The move from Trump comes at the same time as he urges Egypt and other Arab countries to take in more Palestinian refugees.

Swedish suspect of terrorist crime – burned pilot in cage

A Jordanian pilot was shot down, captured and burned to death. Now, the Swedish citizen Osama Krayem has been requested to be detained for having participated in the event. Krayem has previously been convicted for involvement in the terrorist attacks in Paris 2015 and Brussels 2016.

UNICEF ahead of the ceasefire: "Enormous, enormous needs"

While Gazabor has already started celebrating the impending ceasefire, UN organizations are cautiously optimistic – but also face an enormous and precarious aid project that awaits. The fact is that the needs are truly enormous, enormous. It's beyond what one can imagine, says Kazem Abu Khalaf at Unicef.

Swedish Princess Majda Ra'ad of Jordan has died

Princess Majda Ra'ad, 82, of Jordan is dead, writes Expressen.

UN Chief: Civilian Plane Narrowly Avoids Attack at Airport

A civilian plane with hundreds of passengers had just landed when Israel carried out airstrikes against the airport in Sanaa, Yemen, according to the UN's Yemen coordinator Julien Harneis.

Difficult winter awaits in Gaza – aid is being stopped

A harsh winter is awaiting in Gaza. There is a shortage of warm clothing and blankets, at the same time as much of the aid is not allowed into the strip. The UN is now warning that many may not survive the winter.

Samar Yazbek Returns – Wants to Live in Damascus

Syria's future stands and weighs. Samar Yazbek wants to return to build up the country – while exile poet Raafat Hekmat tries to influence from exile. All writers and journalists should make their voices heard now, he says.

USA has had direct contact with Syrian HTS

The USA has had direct contact with Hayat Tahrir al-Shams (HTS), which has taken power in Syria, says the USA's Foreign Minister Antony Blinken. This despite the Islamist group being classified as a terrorist organization by the USA.

So the attack that toppled Assad was planned

For several years, the Islamist movement HTS planned how they would overthrow the Assad regime. The only thing they were waiting for was the right moment, according to the military chief Abu Hassan al-Hamwi.

Wandering around in Syria's desert – American on his way home

An American pilgrim who was imprisoned in Bashar al-Assad's Syria has been freed since the rebels took power. After wandering around barefoot in the desert, he received help from a Syrian family and is now, perhaps, on his way home.

The UN base on Syria: A historic opportunity

Several countries welcome the fall of the al-Assad regime. Iran urges the international community to let the Syrians decide their future without "foreign interference". UN Secretary-General António Guterres speaks of a "historic opportunity".

Regional Actors Meet to Discuss Syria's Future

Syria's future is being discussed at a regional top meeting in Doha, where leading regional actors are participating.

USA warns: Leave Syria now

The US Department of State is urging American citizens to leave Syria immediately. Jordan has issued a similar appeal to its citizens due to the jihadists' advance.

New Front Opens in Syria – Jihadists Advance

Syrian regime forces are reported to have retreated from parts of the metropolis Homs as fighting jihadists are advancing. Israel is strengthening border surveillance against Syria and battles are reported from the border against Jordan. Hundreds of thousands are fleeing from the battles.

New Front Opens in Syria – Jihadists Advance

Syrian regime forces are reported to have retreated from parts of the metropolis Homs as fighting jihadists are advancing. Israel is strengthening border surveillance against Syria and battles are reported from the border against Jordan.

NATO: Russia provides nuclear technology to North Korea

Russia's nuclear technology "flows in" to North Korea in exchange for soldiers to the front in Ukraine, warns Nato. We must not be naive, says Secretary-General Mark Rutte.

Foreign Minister: Sweden Supports the ICC's Work

Sweden supports the ICC's work and independence, announces Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) as the court has issued an arrest warrant against Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The USA dismisses the court's decision entirely.