The criticism from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates was conveyed to Washington, which is now trying to persuade them that its move toward Qatar does not come at their expense. Israel Hayom has learned that during Kushner and Witkoff’s visit, messages from Israel were delivered to the Gulf states.
A diplomatic source familiar with the negotiations said there has been significant progress with the terrorist organization, but emphasized that the process would be lengthy and complex, and that Israel would need to exercise considerable patience.
PM harbors strong reservations on the plan to include Turkey in international stabilization force in Strip, due to Ankara's Muslim Brotherhood links and regional influence. Netanyahu also seeks to prevent Turkish companies participating in the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip.
More than a week after a ceasefire was implemented and the IDF withdrew from roughly half of the Gaza Strip, it has begun physically marking the "yellow line". The line, according to the IDF, aims to reduce friction and improve security coordination amid ongoing tensions.
Thousands of soldiers from Egypt, Azerbaijan, Turkey, and Indonesia are expected to take part in a multinational force in the Gaza Strip. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty emphasized that the mission would provide support for Palestinians managing their own affairs.
Gulf state warns of diplomatic consequences 5 years after it became the first to join the Abraham Accords. Israeli source told Reuters the government sees Emirates as the most crucial Arab state among those establishing 2020 Israeli ties.
In the new-old Middle East, war and peace will coexist in parallel. The braham Accords, despite the ongoing war and the tens of thousands of Palestinian casualties, illustrate this model.
Two weeks after Tzachi Hanegbi confirms direct contact with Ahmed al-Sharaa over normalization, Al-Joumhuriya reports the two met in Abu Dhabi.
The prime minister shared his nomination letter with the president during their meeting Monday, saying "few leaders have achieved such tangible breakthroughs to peace in such a short time." Netanyahu added that the "exceptional dedication to promoting peace, security and stability around the world" reshaped the region.
Hebron's most powerful clan leader Sheikh al-Jaabari says "We want cooperation with Israel." The 48-year-old tells The Wall Street Journal: "There will be no Palestinian state – not even in 1,000 years."