New Gaza Ceasefire Deal Gains Ground, Lacks Guarantees
US Special Envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, informed the Israeli government that “understandings” are beginning to take shape around a new proposed prisoner exchange deal with Hamas. Witkoff also told both parties that negotiations could move
Palestine Desk
11.06.2025
Negotiations Stagnate Amid Israeli Aggression and Gaza Aid Scheme
Amid ongoing indirect negotiations between Qatar, Egypt, the US, and Palestinian parties, efforts to reach an agreement on humanitarian access to Gaza, or at least halt the targeting of medical infrastructure, remain stalled.
Palestine Desk
5.06.2025
Why Hamas Rejected the Witkoff Proposal
The major military escalation against the Gaza Strip, described by the Israeli entity as “opening the gates of hell,” is a direct reaction to Hamas’s resilience in demanding key guarantees from the US.
Yahya Dbouk
2.06.2025
Ceasefire Momentum Builds While Netanyahu Plays for Time
Will the renewed optimism over a possible truce between the Israeli entity and Hamas, once again, collapse into failure, mutual blame, and renewed escalation?
Yahya Dbouk
28.05.2025
Humanitarian Collapse in Gaza as Israel Blocks Aid and Ceasefire
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to deteriorate, with only 9 trucks of aid out of 44,000 entering the Strip in the past 80 days, while negotiations remain stalled due to Israeli rejection of a full ceasefire.
Cairo Correspondent
20.05.2025
US talks, Israel Bombs: Revised Gaza Deal, Rising Escalation
In a clear exchange of roles, the US and the Israeli entity continue to stage a performative negotiation show in Doha, which, as of last night, had not led to any serious breakthrough. While US and Israeli officials continue to make public statements
Palestine Desk
19.05.2025
US Pressures Netanyahu Toward Gaza Ceasefire Deal
US President Donald Trump’s recent remarks regarding ending the Israeli war on Gaza were not offhand comments or an attempt to placate Gulf leaders during his current regional tour.
Yahya Dbouk
16.05.2025
Egypt Rejects US Gaza Plan: No to a Second Iraq Scenario
As the US signals optimism about a possible ceasefire in Gaza ahead of President Donald Trump’s visit to the region next week, Israeli officials remain unyielding, particularly on the terms of a long-term truce and the release of Israeli captives,
Cairo Correspondent
9.05.2025
Over 100 Martyrs in Gaza as Trump Visit Nears, Ceasefire Talks Stall
As US President Donald Trump prepares for a visit to the region, Israeli violence in Gaza reached an unprecedented level, making yesterday the deadliest day since the war resumed on March 18.
Youssef Fares
8.05.2025
Trump’s Gulf Visit: Temporary De-escalation, Not a Strategic Shift
The Middle East is closely anticipating US President Donald Trump’s upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia and several Gulf states, widely viewed as potentially pivotal in reshaping US foreign policy priorities in the region. Though economic and investment matters
Yahya Dbouk
8.05.2025
Gaza Ceasefire Talks Stalled Amid Israeli Escalation
Gaza ceasefire negotiations have reached a near-total deadlock amid Israeli refusal to compromise and a sharp escalation in attacks on civilians.
Palestine Desk
4.04.2025
Netanyahu-Trump: A Marketplace of Genocide Gains
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu meets US President Donald Trump today at the White House, with three key issues on the agenda: Gaza’s governance post-ceasefire, normalization talks with Saudi Arabia, and the broader Iranian file. However, “Israel” faces
Yahya Dbouk
4.02.2025