link to article:https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c203lwx4vg4o Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu warned Hamas that the ceasefire would end if hostages weren’t released by Saturday. Hamas delayed a planned release, accusing Israel of violating the deal, while Israel began military preparations. Trump backed Netanyahu’s demand, pushing for all hostages to be freed or for Israel to resume fighting. Arab countries are pressuring Hamas to keep… Read more »
Link to article:https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/feb/17/ukraine-russia-saudi-arabia-talks-peace-deal-zelenskyy-eu Ukrainian President Zelenskyy rejected peace talks between the U.S. and Russia happening in Saudi Arabia without Ukraine’s involvement stating no deal about Ukraine should be made without them. The talks, quickly arranged after a Trump-Putin call could lead to a future Trump-Putin summit. High-ranking U.S. and Russian officials are attending but Europe is excluded causing frustration among… Read more »
link to article:https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/feb/17/benjamin-netanyahu-israel-donald-trump-us-iran-nuclear-programme Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, with U.S. President Trump’s support, is considering airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, aiming to neutralize its program. While Trump prefers a deal, he demands Iran fully abandon nuclear ambitions and has approved arms sales to Israel. Iran, though weakened militarily, insists it has no plans for nuclear weapons but may change if attacked…. Read more »
Link to article:https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czx5xx7ne2wo Russia has been a key ally to Syria, supporting Bashar al-Assad during the civil war in exchange for military bases and influence in the region. However, many Syrians now view Russia as an enemy due to the destruction caused by its bombings, which targeted civilians and infrastructure. While some parts of Syria’s new government are open to… Read more »
Article to link:https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jan/12/ministers-from-17-countries-meet-in-saudi-talks-on-speeding-aid-to-damascus A meeting in Riyadh brought together ministers from 17 countries to discuss speeding up aid to Syria while pressuring the new government to be more inclusive. The US has eased some sanctions, allowing more aid and energy supplies, with Qatar sending gas to Syria. Saudi Arabia is taking a leading role in Syria’s reconstruction, alongside Turkey and… Read more »
Link to Article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd0jgnvkdyno Qatar, Egypt, and the US have for months been trying to broker a deal that would stop the fighting, secure the return of the remaining hostages, and allow a surge in humanitarian aid deliveries to Gaza. A ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is nearly final, focusing on hostages and military de-escalation. With President Biden’s support,… Read more »
