Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio assured him that American law will block Saudi Arabia from acquiring advanced F-35 jets, contradicting Donald Trump and reinforcing Washington’s commitment to Israel’s qualitative military edge.
Hamas has refused to sign the Gaza peace deal under Trump’s Middle East peace plan 2025, calling proposals to leave Gaza and disarm “absurd.” The move casts doubt on the long-awaited ceasefire, even as Israel begins troop withdrawals and hostage exchanges under the deal’s first phase.
Donald Trump’s bold diplomacy helped secure a historic Gaza ceasefire after two years of war, pressuring Israel and Hamas into an unprecedented deal. Here’s how the breakthrough unfolded — and what it means for the Middle East.
US President Donald Trump has drawn a red line for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, declaring that he will not allow Israel to annex the West Bank. His statement comes amid growing international recognition of Palestinian statehood, rising global pressure on Israel, and escalating violence in Gaza and the West Bank.
On September 21, 2025, the UK, Canada, Australia, and Portugal formally recognized Palestine as a sovereign state, marking a historic diplomatic shift. But does this recognition signal genuine change or remain symbolic in the face of ongoing occupation and war in Gaza?
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have officially entered Gaza City, launching a full-scale ground offensive while opening a 48-hour “temporary route” for civilians to flee. Heavy bombardments, international condemnation, and rising Palestinian casualties mark one of the deadliest phases of the war.
Turkey has completely severed trade and economic ties with Israel, shut its airspace to Israeli aircraft, and barred maritime access for Israeli ships. The move marks a historic escalation in diplomatic tensions amid the Gaza war. Here’s the full report.
Canada plans to recognize the State of Palestine at the 80th UN General Assembly in September 2025. The decision, following similar moves by the UK and France, puts pressure on Israel amid growing humanitarian concerns in Gaza.
As Israel’s war on Gaza nears two years, humanitarian groups report over 115 starvation deaths and a collapsing aid system. Calls for ceasefire and urgent aid grow louder.