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A Hamas delegation has traveled to Cairo to explore "new ideas" for achieving a ceasefire in Gaza amid ongoing Israeli air strikes that killed 26 people on Tuesday. This initiative follows Hamas's rejection of Israel's recent hostage release proposal and comes after failed negotiations since the resumption of Israeli military action on March 18. The situation has worsened, with the UN agency for Palestinian refugees highlighting the deepening humanitarian crisis, while Israel's military campaign has...

SummaryTunisian security forces arrested lawyer and former administrative court judge Ahmed Sawab yesterday as part of the "conspiracy against state security" case. Following a raid on his home, he was taken to the Tunisian National Counterterrorism Commission headquarters in Bouchoucha, with lawyer Sami Ben Ghazi reporting that a 48-hour meeting ban for lawyers was imposed under anti-terrorism law. Security authorities have yet to comment on the situation. Full Article

Summary Egypt has condemned calls by Israeli settler groups to bomb the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem, labeling the rhetoric as provocative and extremist. The Foreign Ministry of Egypt emphasized the need to stop violations at the site and warned against attacks on Islamic and Christian holy places in Jerusalem. Cairo urged the international community to take immediate action to prevent Israeli violations and maintain security and stability in the Middle East. Full...

Grand Ayatollah Ali Sistani, the highest authority in Shiite Islam in Iraq, expressed condolences on the death of Pope Francis, commending his efforts in promoting "peace and tolerance" and interfaith dialogue. Sistani, who met Francis during his historic 2021 visit to Iraq, noted the pontiff's significant role in advocating for the oppressed and fostering solidarity among different faiths. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani also mourned Francis, highlighting his dedication to humanity and the importance...

Following the death of Pope Francis at 88, regional church leaders and officials across the Middle East, including Egypt’s Al-Azhar, expressed condolences and highlighted his legacy of peace. Francis, who passed away after a prolonged respiratory illness, was remembered for his historic visit to Iraq in 2021 and his dedication to promoting interfaith dialogue, particularly in relation to Lebanon and the Palestinian issue. Leaders from Lebanon, Jordan, Israel, Turkey, and Palestine praised his commitment to...

Lawyers and relatives have condemned the extensive sentences given to Tunisian opposition figures, labeling them "fabricated" and "unfounded," with plans to appeal. A Tunis court sentenced around 40 defendants, including prominent critics of President Kais Saied, to jail terms totaling 892 years for charges like "conspiracy against state security." The trial has been criticized for lacking key evidence and fairness, prompting Human Rights Watch to state that it did not resemble a fair trial, while...