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Germany Suspends Arms Exports to Israel Amid Escalating Gaza Offensive

Germany Suspends Arms Exports to Israel Amid Escalating Gaza Offensive

Germany Suspends Arms Exports to Israel Amid Escalating Gaza Offensive In a significant policy reversal, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced on Friday that Berlin would immediately halt all weapons exports to Israel intended for use in the Gaza Strip “until further notice.” This decision marks a dramatic departure for Germany, historically one of Israel’s staunchest international allies. The move comes in direct response to Israel’s Security Cabinet approving a plan to expand its offensive into Gaza City. Chancellor Merz stated…

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Netanyahu Pushes for Full Gaza Control Amid Security Cabinet Deliberations

Netanyahu Pushes for Full Gaza Control Amid Security Cabinet Deliberations

Netanyahu Pushes for Full Gaza Control Amid Security Cabinet Deliberations Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly pressing his security cabinet today to approve a contentious plan for the full military takeover of the Gaza Strip. The high-stakes meeting comes as fears escalate over the potential impact on Palestinian civilians, already displaced into shrinking safe zones since the war began nearly two years ago. Concerns are also mounting among families of the estimated 20 Israeli hostages still held by Hamas…

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Hamas Signals Hostage Talk Flexibility as Israel Implements Major Gaza Humanitarian Aid Shifts

Hamas Signals Hostage Talk Flexibility as Israel Implements Major Gaza Humanitarian Aid Shifts

Hamas Signals Hostage Talk Flexibility as Israel Implements Major Gaza Humanitarian Aid Shifts Hamas has reportedly signaled new flexibility in ongoing hostage negotiations, a development that comes shortly after Israel implemented significant policy changes aimed at easing civilian suffering in Gaza. According to Arab media, including Saudi outlet Al-Hadath, Hamas has informed mediators of its readiness to “resolve disputed issues,” potentially paving the way for talks to resume as early as this week. These diplomatic shifts coincide with Israel’s launch…

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European Leaders Intensify Pressure on Israel, Explore New Diplomatic Levers

European Leaders Intensify Pressure on Israel, Explore New Diplomatic Levers

European Leaders Intensify Pressure on Israel, Explore New Diplomatic Levers Key European political figures, including Germany’s Friedrich Merz and the UK’s Keir Starmer, are actively exploring new avenues to exert pressure on Israel. This diplomatic push comes amidst persistent calls for a ceasefire and humanitarian aid, even as a unified approach to the recognition of Palestine remains a point of division following France’s recent move. While both Merz and Starmer have, to date, refrained from formally recognizing the state of…

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