Israel is withdrawing troops from the Netzarim Corridor in Gaza as part of a cease-fire deal with Hamas, signaling a shift in Prime Minister Netanyahu’s strategy. The agreement includes the gradual release of hostages captured by Hamas, but concerns remain about the full implementation of the deal. Meanwhile, the Israeli army is carrying out operations in the West Bank, and Egypt plans to host an emergency Arab summit to address Palestinian issues following backlash against Trump’s Gaza plan.
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Nicola Sturgeon to stand down from Holyrood next year
Former Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced that she will not seek re-election to Holyrood next year, citing the decision as "far from easy". This comes after reports of her being given the green light by the SNP to stand as a candidate despite an ongoing police investigation related to the SNP's finances. Sturgeon, who resigned as first minister in March 2023, stated in a letter to local party members that she feels it...
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