Hamas says talks with US focused on release of American hostage in Gaza
Hamas says held meetings with US envoy over releasing hostageHamas says ready to begin second phase of the ceasefire dealIsraeli fire kills one person in Gaza, Palestinian officials sayMeetings between Hamas leaders and US hostage negotiator Adam Boehler in recent days have focused on the release of an American-Israeli dual national being held by Hamas […]
Federation of GCC Chambers launches Tawasul Initiative to enhance public-private sector integration
The Federation of GCC Chambers (FGCC Chambers), with support from the General Secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), launched the Tawasul initiative, with the aim of enhancing cooperation and integration between the public and private sectors.The initiative contributes to introducing the private sector to available investment opportunities, enabling it to benefit from government incentives.In […]
Positive signs for start of phase two Gaza talks: Hamas
Palestinian resistance movement Hamas said Saturday that there were ‘positive’ signs regarding the start of negotiations for the second phase of the fragile Gaza ceasefire, as a delegation from the Palestinian group met with mediators in Cairo.’The efforts of the Egyptian and Qatari mediators are ongoing to complete the implementation of the ceasefire agreement,’ Hamas […]
OIC endorses Arab plan for Gaza reconstruction
Announces resumption of Syria's membershipOIC stresses need to implement Lebanon truce agreementThe decision also condemns Israeli aggression against SyriaThe Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Saturday announced the resumption of Syria's membership and the adoption of the Arab plan presented by Egypt, in full coordination with Palestine and Arab countries, aimed at early recovery and […]
OIC announces resumption of Syria’s membership, endorses Arab plan for Gaza reconstruction
The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Saturday announced the resumption of Syria's membership and the adoption of the Arab plan presented by Egypt, in full coordination with Palestine and Arab countries, aimed at early recovery and reconstruction of Gaza. The plan was approved during the recent extraordinary Arab summit held in Cairo.The decision was […]
90,000 Palestinians perform Friday prayer at Al-Aqsa Mosque
Thousands of Palestinians performed the first Friday prayer of the holy month of Ramadan on Friday at Al-Aqsa Mosque, amid stringent military measures imposed by the Israeli occupation authorities to restrict access to the mosque.The Islamic Endowments Department in Jerusalem estimated that around 90,000 people attended Friday prayer at Al-Aqsa Mosque.Occupation forces were heavily deployed […]
Adopted orphan brings couple ‘paradise’ in Gaza
In their home in war-devastated Gaza City, Iman Farhat and her husband cherish the “paradise” brought by their newly-adopted baby, one of many orphans in the Palestinian territory after more than 15 months of fighting between Israel and Hamas.Wrapping five-month-old Jannah in a brightly coloured blanket, Farhat gently sang as she rocked her to sleep.“I […]
Chinese FM: Gaza an inseparable part of Palestinian territory
China supports the plan for restoring peace in Gaza initiated by Egypt and other Arab countries, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Friday.Gaza belongs to the Palestinian people, and is an inseparable part of the Palestinian territory. Changing the status of Gaza by forceful means will not bring about peace, but only new chaos, Wang […]
Chinese FM: Gaza an inseparable part of Palestinian territory
China supports the plan for restoring peace in Gaza initiated by Egypt and other Arab countries, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Friday.Gaza belongs to the Palestinian people, and is an inseparable part of the Palestinian territory. Changing the status of Gaza by forceful means will not bring about peace, but only new chaos, Wang […]
Hamas delegation in Cairo for Gaza truce talks
A high-level Hamas delegation was in Cairo Friday to advance efforts to prolong a fragile ceasefire in Gaza, which has largely paused hostilities with Israel, two senior Hamas officials said.’The delegation will meet with Egyptian officials on Saturday to discuss the latest developments, assess progress in implementing the ceasefire agreement and address matters related to […]