Arab League proposes unified Gaza plan, and Israel strikes Syria
Arab leaders presented a unified plan on Gaza following a summit in Cairo on Tuesday. Israel has launched strikes near Syria's Tartous. Saudi Arabia is lowering salary raises amid an influx of talent. On this episode of Trending Middle East: Arab plan for Gaza: technocratic rule and $50bn reconstruction Israel strikes Syrian air defence bases in latest wave of attacks Saudi Arabia jobs: Your salary guide for 2025 This episode features Kamal Tabikha, Khaled Yacoub Oweis and Deepthi Nair.
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