Trump says Iran needs to move quickly on nuclear proposal – 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....

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...

During his Middle East tour, President Donald Trump announced a significant shift away from US interventionism, favoring a foreign policy based on transactional deals rather than promoting democracy or human rights. He criticized previous administrations for their military interventions, praising the region's achievements while sidestepping issues like the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Trump's approach, which sidelined key US allies like Israel on major issues, raised concerns about the implications of his "peace through strength"...