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Mashaal to Al Jazeera Forum: Hamas disarming risks making Gazans ‘easy victims to be eliminated'
“In the context that our people are still under occupation, talking about disarmament is an attempt to make our people an easy victim to be eliminated," Hamas’s political leader, Mashaal, said.
Francesca Albanese expected to speak at Al Jazeera Forum alongside Hamas leader, Iran's FM - report
Why America's Western lens fails to understand Middle East dynamics - opinion
In potential game-changer, Syria moves ahead on oil deal with Chevron, Qatar - analysis
Qatar’s takeover of Georgetown University should be investigated - opinion
A new investigation details how Qatari funding transformed Georgetown from campus to curriculum.
Qatar ties linked to anti-Western ideological shift at Georgetown, Middle East Forum reports
The money has not only sustained the campuses but also funded faculty, research initiatives, and endowed chairs on the Washington campus.
'Give Trump something': Turkey, Oman, Qatar, among countries mediating between US and Iran
The message a number of countries have delivered to Iran, according to one of the sources, is: “Act rationally. Give President Trump something so that war can be avoided.”
How Hamas plans to survive Phase II of Gaza ceasefire with Turkey's help - analysis
This idea would seem to be an obvious non-starter for how to proceed in Gaza, especially as Israel and the Trump administration want to see Hamas disarmed.
Rafah Border Crossing will be test for Gaza’s next stage - analysis
Regional expectations are growing that the Rafah crossing will reopen this week, but doubts remain over how fully Israel will allow movement, as the ceasefire enters a critical stage.
UAE bars use of its airspace, territorial waters for military action against Iran's Islamic Regime
The UAE's statements come as a US "armada," as called by US President Donald Trump, keeps heading towards Iran amid the widespread protests and crackdowns.
Qatar says it will provide Lebanon with $430 million in financial support
A statement by Qatar's Fund for Development said about $400 million would be provided to support Lebanon's energy sector, of which 10% would be allocated as a grant.
MBS’s gamble: Saudi leans toward Turkey and Qatar, avoids Israel-US bloc - opinion
Saudi Crown Prince shifts strategy, leaning on Turkey and Qatar while Israel-US-UAE alliance strengthens.
Phase II runaway train: Gaza peace plan moves ahead, but Israel is being left behind - editorial
Netanyahu and his government should have devised a “day after” proposal that made Israel an integral partner, instead of kowtowing to Trump’s whims and the Board of Peace’s dictates.
Gaza's Board of Peace must bring about a public, global ultimatum to Hamas - opinion
Vagueness has been Hamas’s greatest shield. This monstrous organization thrives in fog. The international community must stop pretending that ambiguity is constructive.
