Arab League confirms international conference on ‘2-state solution’ for next month – Middle East Monitor

The coastal waters in Hadera, Israel, have become a hotspot for sharks due to warmth from a nearby power station, leading to increased human interaction and a tragic incident where a man was mauled to death. Experts emphasize that while sharks typically do not pose a threat unless provoked, careless behavior from beachgoers, such as disturbing the sharks, has heightened risks. Following the attack, authorities implemented temporary safety measures, but the allure of the sharks...

SummaryUS President Donald Trump arrived in Saudi Arabia on May 13, marking his first foreign trip since taking office, with high expectations for his visit as he aims to build on his "Trump doctrine." The trip comes amid changing dynamics in the Middle East, including a recent ceasefire in Yemen and the release of US hostage Edan Alexander from Hamas, highlighting Trump's focus on humanitarian issues. As Trump seeks to enhance economic and defense cooperation,...

SummaryIsraeli airstrikes in Gaza killed 100 people on Friday as Hamas urged the U.S. to pressure Israel to lift its blockade in exchange for a hostage release. Since reimposing the blockade in March, Israel has faced criticism for creating severe shortages of food and medical supplies, with U.S. President Trump acknowledging the dire situation in Gaza. Amid ongoing violence, Hamas released the last U.S. hostage and is seeking further U.S. intervention to allow humanitarian aid...

A UN spokesperson, Stephanie Tremblay, expressed grave concern over the "extremely volatile" situation in the Gaza Strip amid ongoing Israeli military operations. Following displacement orders in North Gaza, Deir al Balah, and Khan Younis, approximately 17,000 people have fled areas like Jabalya and Beit Lahiya, with at least 250 reported fatalities in the last 36 hours. The ongoing hostilities are severely impacting hospitals in northern Gaza, underscoring the urgent humanitarian crisis unfolding in the region....

President Donald Trump announced that Iran has received a US proposal regarding its nuclear program and must act swiftly to resolve the long-standing issue, a claim denied by Tehran. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Iran has not received any proposal and emphasized that it will not relinquish its rights to uranium enrichment, insisting on mutual respect and the lifting of sanctions for a deal. An Iranian source indicated that while Tehran has yet...

The Trump administration is reportedly considering a plan to permanently relocate up to one million Palestinians from the Gaza Strip to Libya, with potential discussions involving Libyan leadership and financial incentives. In exchange for this relocation, the U.S. would release frozen funds to Libya, while Hamas officials condemned the plan, emphasizing Palestinians' commitment to their homeland. Concurrently, Libya faces civil unrest, with protests demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah amid rising tensions and...