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Al Jazeera
18-05-2025
- Politics
- Al Jazeera
Arab states 'haven't taken substantive action' to end Israel's war on Gaza
As Arab leaders meet in Iraq, Mohamad Elmasry, a professor at the Doha Institute of Graduate Studies, says that while Arab states express a desire to end Israel's war on Gaza, they haven't taken 'substantive action'.
Russia Today
18-05-2025
- Business
- Russia Today
Putin invites Arab leaders to Moscow summit
Russian President Vladimir Putin has invited the heads of state and government of Arab League countries to attend the first Russia-Arab summit, scheduled for October 15 in Moscow. The Kremlin published the invitation on its official website on Saturday, as Arab leaders gathered in Baghdad to discuss the war in Gaza. 'We intend to further actively develop constructive dialogue with the League of Arab States, as well as friendly relations with all its members,' Putin said. 'In this regard, I would like to invite all leaders of your organization's member states, as well as the Secretary-General of the League, to take part in the first Russia-Arab summit, which we plan to hold on October 15.' He added that the meeting will take place 'in a difficult international situation,' referring to the 'sharp escalation of the Palestinian-Israeli confrontation' and 'numerous civilian casualties.' The Arab League, he went on to say, has proven itself to be 'an effective mechanism for multilateral dialogue and joint response to the challenges and threats faced by the peoples of the Middle East and North Africa.' At the 34th Arab League Summit held on Saturday, regional leaders collectively condemned Israel's military actions in Gaza, called for an immediate ceasefire, and pledged financial support for the enclave's reconstruction. The Kremlin highlighted Moscow's support for Arab-led efforts to resolve regional crises through diplomacy, as well as the importance of adhering to 'the generally recognized norms of international law, the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states.' Russia and Arab nations have deepened relations in recent years, with Putin traveling to the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia in December 2023. In Abu Dhabi, he was welcomed by President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan as a 'dear friend,' with both leaders stressing the importance of enhanced cooperation to ensure regional stability. Putin described the relationship as 'unprecedentedly high' and called the UAE Russia's main trading partner in the Arab world. The two sides discussed collaboration in energy and advanced technology.
Al Jazeera
18-05-2025
- Politics
- Al Jazeera
LIVE: Israel kills 24 in Gaza's al-Mawasi, resumes truce talks with Hamas
Israeli forces continue bombarding Gaza, attacking the so-called 'safe zone' of al-Mawasi and killing at least 24 come as Israel mobilises for a new and expanded ground assault on Gaza, and as it resumes ceasefire talks with Hamas in leaders in Baghdad call for an end to Israel's war on Gaza, appeal for global action to get humanitarian aid into besieged war on Gaza has killed at least 53,272 Palestinians and wounded 120,673, according to Gaza's Ministry of Health. The Government Media Office updated the death toll to more than 61,700, saying thousands of people missing under the rubble are presumed estimated 1,139 people were killed in Israel during the Hamas-led attacks on October 7, 2023, and more than 200 taken captive. Update: Date: 3m ago (00:03 GMT) Title: A recap of recent developments Content: Update: Date: 6m ago (00:00 GMT) Title: Welcome to our live coverage Content: Hello, and thank you for joining our live coverage of Israel's war on Gaza, as well as its attacks on the occupied West Bank and the wider region. Follow this page for round-the-clock updates and analysis on the latest developments. You can read about the key events from Saturday, May 17, here.
LBCI
17-05-2025
- Politics
- LBCI
Arab leaders urge more pressure to 'stop the bloodshed' in Gaza
Arab leaders on Saturday urged the international community to apply pressure for a Gaza ceasefire and humanitarian aid access to the besieged Palestinian territory. "We call on the international community... to exert pressure to end the bloodshed and ensure that urgent humanitarian aid can enter without obstacles all areas in need in Gaza," the leaders said in a joint final statement at a summit in Baghdad. AFP
LBCI
17-05-2025
- Politics
- LBCI
Arab summit host Iraq pledges $40 million for Gaza, Lebanon reconstruction
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, whose country is hosting an Arab League summit, said Saturday it would provide $40 million for the reconstruction of Lebanon and Gaza after wars with Israel. Iraq backs the creation of an "Arab fund to support reconstruction efforts" after crises in the region, Sudani told Arab leaders in Baghdad. Iraq will contribute "$20 million to the reconstruction of Gaza and $20 million for the reconstruction of Lebanon," he added. AFP
