UN rejects ‘annexation’ proposals for Palestinian territories

President Donald Trump is planning his first foreign trip during his second term, with a proposed visit to Saudi Arabia in May to secure a $1 trillion investment deal. He also mentioned plans to visit the UAE and Qatar, with a possible mid-May timeframe for the visits. Trump aims to create jobs through economic agreements during his trip, though specific details have not been disclosed yet. Full Article

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office reversed the decision to appoint former navy commander Vice Admiral Eli Sharvit as security agency chief after criticism, including from US Senator Lindsey Graham. Netanyahu announced Sharvit's appointment on Monday, but later reconsidered due to Sharvit's opposition to key government policies and Trump's stance on climate change. The move sparked condemnation from the opposition, with concerns raised about potential security implications and a constitutional crisis if the current director,...

The Israeli military conducted a strike near Beirut's outskirts for the second time in less than a week, targeting a Hezbollah member who allegedly assisted Hamas in planning an attack on Israel. Despite a cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah in November, recent strikes have raised concerns about the truce's stability. Hezbollah, a Lebanese militant group backed by Iran, has not commented on the attacks, which included airstrikes in southern Lebanon and rocket launches from...

In response to Israel's evacuation order in southern Gaza, a senior Hamas official urged supporters worldwide to take up arms against plans to displace Gaza's people, which were proposed by US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Residents were seen leaving the area, some with belongings and others with nothing, following the Israeli military's warning of renewed operations. Hamas condemned the "policy of extermination and forced displacement" amid ongoing conflict with Israel,...

The UAE serves as the test ground for a pioneering initiative by Serenity, a blockchain app, to combat cryptocurrency hacking through a biometric-based access system. The sAxess app offers fingerprint recognition for secure digital currency storage and transactions, targeting the growing biometric identification market. With plans to expand globally, the app aims to revolutionize security by eliminating passwords and providing a comprehensive solution for managing cryptocurrencies. Full Article

The Israeli military issued a sweeping evacuation order for the southern Gaza Strip during the Eid al-Fitr holiday, potentially signaling intensified assaults on Rafah, which has been heavily impacted by the conflict with Hamas. The order, posted by Arabic-language spokesman Avichay Adraee, instructed Palestinians to relocate to shelters in a coastal region to the north to protect against military operations targeting terrorist organizations. Displaced residents faced challenges in complying due to a lack of resources,...