Syria Says Security Talks With Israel Could Resume Soon 

Syria Says Security Talks With Israel Could Resume Soon 

Damascus Seeks End to Israeli Strikes and Withdrawal From Seized Syrian Territory Syria’s Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani says talks with Israel over a potential security agreement could resume soon, raising hopes of renewed diplomatic engagement between the two countries. Negotiations were reportedly frozen following the outbreak of the Iran war and were further disrupted after […]

Gulf Shipping Traffic Steady Amid Uncertainty Over Peace Talks

Energy markets remain cautious as negotiations continue in the Middle East Commercial shipping traffic through the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz remained largely steady on Wednesday despite continued uncertainty surrounding ongoing peace and security talks involving regional powers and international mediators. Maritime tracking data showed that oil tankers, liquefied natural gas carriers, and […]

Trump says Deal Reached to Disarm Hamas, but Major Questions Remain

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced what he described as a “historic agreement” for the phased disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza, saying the breakthrough was reached during negotiations in Cairo involving mediators from Egypt, Qatar and the United States. In a statement posted on social media, Trump said the agreement would […]

Iran–U.S. Talks Shift to Frozen Assets Negotiations in Doha as Diplomatic Momentum Builds

Negotiations between Iran and the United States have entered a new and potentially decisive phase, with discussions in Doha now focusing on the fate of billions of dollars in Iranian assets frozen in Qatar, a move that could pave the way for a broader diplomatic breakthrough between the longtime adversaries. The talks, mediated by Qatari […]

Iran, U.S. and Lebanon Establish Joint Ceasefire Committee to Monitor Fragile Truce

The United States, Iran and Lebanon have agreed to establish a joint ceasefire monitoring committee aimed at overseeing the implementation of a fragile truce in Lebanon and preventing renewed violence that has threatened to derail broader regional peace efforts. The committee forms part of an evolving diplomatic framework that emerged from recent U.S.-Iran negotiations mediated […]

Israel and Hamas in Indirect Ceasefire Talks in Egypt as Netanyahu Pushes for Full Hostage Release

Israel and Hamas in Indirect Ceasefire Talks in Egypt as Netanyahu Pushes for Full Hostage Release

Indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas resumed this week in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, as efforts intensify to reach a ceasefire agreement in the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The talks come amid growing international pressure for a diplomatic breakthrough and a lasting truce. The Israeli delegation is led by Ron Dermer, Israel’s Minister of Strategic […]

Canada, France, Qatar Join Leaders’ Call to Address Israel-Hamas Conflict

Canada, France, Qatar Join Leaders’ Call to Address Israel-Hamas Conflict

Canada, France, Qatar, and other countries took part in a call on Monday to discuss the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Leaders from Canada, France, Egypt, Jordan, Qatar, and the United Kingdom participated in the discussion, according to a statement from Prime Minister Mark Carney’s office. “All leaders agreed that the focus must remain […]

Israel Accepts U.S. Ceasefire Plan, Hostage Exchange and Disarmament on the Table

Israel Accepts U.S. Ceasefire Plan, Hostage Exchange and Disarmament on the Table

For over two years, the Gaza conflict has seen intermittent ceasefires. A significant earlier agreement came into effect in January 2025 a phased, hostage prisoner exchange that began January 19, involved the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian detainees, and included a temporary ceasefire. However, escalation resumed as Hamas and Israel disagreed over subsequent phases. […]

Netanyahu Says Israel Accepted Ceasefire Proposal, Accuses Hamas of Rejection

Netanyahu Says Israel Accepted Ceasefire Proposal, Accuses Hamas of Rejection

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused Hamas of rejecting a ceasefire proposal brokered by U.S. and regional mediators, while reaffirming Israel’s commitment to security and denouncing what he called “Hamas propaganda.” In a video message posted to his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Sunday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel had agreed to […]

Trump Brokers Ceasefire Between Israel and Iran Through High-Level Talks

Trump Brokers Ceasefire Between Israel and Iran Through High-Level Talks

Former U.S. President Donald Trump brokered a ceasefire between Israel and Iran on Monday following a rapid series of backchannel negotiations involving Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and senior Iranian officials, according to a senior White House official. The official, speaking on condition of anonymity due to the sensitive nature of the talks, said the […]