US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss the future of war-torn Gaza, emphasizing the importance of a deal that enhances regional security and includes the release of hostages, including American citizens, by Hamas. The discussions also touched on shared interests in Syria, Lebanon, and Red Sea security, with a focus on increasing economic and defense cooperation between the US and Saudi Arabia. Additionally, Rubio’s delegation planned to meet with a Russian delegation in Riyadh to prepare for a future meeting on Ukraine between President Trump and Russian President Putin.
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Israeli army admits killing of 7 soldiers in southern Gaza – Middle East Monitor
The Israeli army reported the deaths of seven soldiers from the 605th Combat Engineering Battalion during combat in southern Gaza, with another soldier seriously injured. The Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades claimed responsibility for a complex ambush in Khan Younis, resulting in fatalities and injuries among Israeli forces, alongside damage to a Merkava tank. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The Israeli army said that seven of their soldiers were killed and one was hurt...
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