Middle East latest: Top diplomats from US, Arab League and Turkey discuss Syria's transition

Top diplomats from the United States, the Arab League, and Turkey are meeting in Jordan to discuss plans for Syria’s transition from the deposed government of Bashar Assad, with 12 foreign ministers and officials from the EU and UN in attendance in Aqaba. The absence of Syrian representatives at the meeting raises concerns about the region’s stability, especially with ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon. The U.S. is also pushing for a ceasefire in Gaza amidst a severe humanitarian crisis, with casualties on both sides and hostages still held in the aftermath of the 2023 Hamas attack.

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