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The Standard
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Standard
Trump to meet Qatar's PM to discuss Gaza ceasefire deal, Axios reports
Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani speaks after a meeting with the Lebanese president at the presidential palace in Baabda, Lebanon February 4, 2025. REUTERS/Emilie Madi/File Photo
Straits Times
5 days ago
- Politics
- Straits Times
Trump to meet Qatar's PM to discuss Gaza ceasefire deal
Find out what's new on ST website and app. FILE PHOTO: Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani speaks after a meeting with the Lebanese president at the presidential palace in Baabda, Lebanon February 4, 2025. REUTERS/Emilie Madi/File Photo WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump will meet with Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani on July 16 to discuss negotiations over a Gaza ceasefire deal, Axios reporter Barak Ravid posted on X. Israeli and Hamas negotiators have been taking part in the latest round of ceasefire talks in Doha since July 6, discussing a US-backed proposal for a 60-day ceasefire that envisages a phased release of hostages, Israeli troop withdrawals from parts of Gaza and discussions on ending the conflict. Mr Trump's Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff had said on July 13 that he was 'hopeful' on the ceasefire negotiations underway in Qatar, a key mediator between the two sides. US, Qatari and Egyptian mediators have been working to secure an agreement, however, Israel and Hamas are divided over the extent of an eventual Israeli withdrawal from the Palestinian enclave. The latest bloodshed in the decades-old Israeli-Palestinian conflict was triggered in October 2023 when Hamas attacked Israel. Israel says Hamas killed 1,200 and took about 250 hostages. Gaza's health ministry says Israel's subsequent military assault has killed over 58,000 Palestinians. It has also caused a hunger crisis, internally displaced Gaza's entire population and prompted accusations of genocide at the International Court of Justice and of war crimes at the International Criminal Court. Israel denies the accusations. A previous two month ceasefire ended when Israeli strikes killed more than 400 Palestinians on March 18. Mr Trump earlier in 2025 proposed a US takeover of Gaza, which was condemned globally by rights experts, the UN and Palestinians as a proposal of 'ethnic cleansing'. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore July BTO launch to have over 4,600 balance flats, 2 BTO projects with under than 3-year wait Singapore Acute psychiatry services to be expanded across all healthcare clusters: MOH Singapore 'Kpods broke our marriage, shattered our children': Woman on husband's vape addiction Business US tariffs may last well after Trump; crucial for countries to deepen trade ties: SM Lee Multimedia Telling the Singapore story for 180 years Asia Indonesia police detain 12 suspects over baby trafficking ring linked to Singapore Life Walking for exercise? Here are tips on how to do it properly Singapore 'Nobody deserves to be alone': Why Mummy and Acha have fostered over 20 children in the past 22 years Mr Trump and Sheikh Mohammed are also expected to discuss efforts to resume talks between the US and Iran to reach a new nuclear agreement, Mr Ravid added citing a source familiar with the matter. REUTERS
Al-Ahram Weekly
6 days ago
- Health
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Cairo hosting trilateral talks on Gaza humanitarian aid, ceasefire - Foreign Affairs
Cairo is hosting delegations from Egypt, Qatar, and Israel for discussions on humanitarian aid for Gaza and efforts to secure a ceasefire, the Egyptian news channel Al-Qahera News reported on Tuesday. The tripartite talks are addressing the delivery of aid, the evacuation of patients, and the return of stranded individuals. The discussions are part of Egypt's ongoing efforts to broker a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Informed sources told the channel that the meetings have witnessed notable progress, with consensus reached on several humanitarian-related provisions within the proposed ceasefire agreement. The talks are scheduled to continue over two days. These consultations reflect Egypt's commitment to overcoming the obstacles hindering a comprehensive ceasefire and its determination to ensure the entry of sufficient and appropriate humanitarian assistance to residents of the strip, the sources added. On Monday, Al-Qahera News reported that Hassan Rashad, head of Egypt's General Intelligence Service, held talks on a Gaza ceasefire with Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, alongside Palestinian and Israeli delegations. Over the past week, indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas resumed in the Qatari capital. Despite international momentum, the two sides remain at odds over key terms. A Palestinian source told AFP that Israel's insistence on maintaining a military presence in Gaza has stalled a proposed 60-day pause in fighting. On the other hand, an Israeli official, speaking to AFP, accused Hamas of deliberately blocking a deal, as the group rejected new Israeli demands to retain forces in over 40 percent of Gaza. Hamas accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of being the main obstacle. Since October 2023, Israel's war on Gaza has killed 57,680 Palestinians — the majority women and children — and injured 137,409 others, according to the strip's health ministry. Egypt, alongside Qatar and the United States, has been a key mediator in efforts to end the war, now entering its 21st month. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Al-Ahram Weekly
7 days ago
- Politics
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Egypt intelligence chief pushes for Gaza ceasefire breakthrough
Hassan Rashad, head of Egypt's General Intelligence Service, held talks on a Gaza ceasefire with Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, alongside Palestinian and Israeli delegations, Al-Qahera News reported Monday. The meetings were part of Egypt's ongoing efforts to de-escalate the war on the Gaza Strip and overcome remaining obstacles to reaching a ceasefire agreement. High-level sources told Al-Qahera News that Egypt and Qatar both agree on the urgency of securing a ceasefire, ensuring the delivery of humanitarian aid, and facilitating the release of captives and detainees. The sources also stressed that Egyptian, Qatari, and US mediators continue to intensify their contacts with all concerned parties to reach a deal. Over the past week, indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas resumed in the Qatari capital. But despite international momentum, the two sides remain at odds over key terms. A Palestinian source told AFP that Israel's insistence on maintaining a military presence in Gaza has stalled a proposed 60-day pause in fighting. An Israeli official, speaking to AFP, accused Hamas of deliberately blocking a deal, as the group rejected new Israeli demands to retain forces in over 40 percent of Gaza. Hamas also condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's proposal to relocate Palestinians to what it described as an 'ethnic concentration camp' in Rafah, near the southern border with Egypt. On Sunday, US President Donald Trump told reporters that ceasefire talks were ongoing: 'Gaza — we are talking, and hopefully we're going to get that straightened out over the next week.' Since October 2023, Israel's war on Gaza has killed 57,680 Palestinians — the majority women and children — and injured 137,409 others, according to the Strip's Health Ministry. Egypt, alongside Qatar and the United States, has been a key mediator in efforts to end the war, now entering its 21st month. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Daily News Egypt
01-07-2025
- Health
- Daily News Egypt
Gaza under Israeli siege as death toll mounts, famine looms
At least 51 Palestinians were killed in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, including 16 people waiting for aid, as Israel's military offensive entered its 106th day. The humanitarian crisis continues to spiral, with warnings of an imminent healthcare system collapse and a rapidly accelerating risk of famine, even as diplomatic efforts to broker a ceasefire persist. According to Gaza's Health Ministry, the death toll since October 7 has reached 56,647, with 134,105 wounded. In the past 24 hours alone, 116 people were killed and 463 injured. Amid the mounting casualties, the Al-Shifa Medical Complex announced a complete shutdown of kidney dialysis services due to fuel shortages, while intensive care units are now operating only a few hours a day. The World Health Organization (WHO) warned that repeated strikes near hospitals are pushing already overwhelmed facilities to the brink of collapse. Fierce fighting continued in Khan Younis, where Saraya al-Quds, the armed wing of Islamic Jihad, claimed a joint operation with Hamas's Qassam Brigades destroyed an Israeli Merkava tank and a military vehicle in the Abasan al-Kabira area. In the occupied West Bank, Israeli forces killed two Palestinians in Hebron and Ramallah, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry. Meanwhile, tensions flared in Jerusalem, as dozens of Israeli settlers, under heavy police protection, entered the courtyards of Al-Aqsa Mosque. Diplomatic efforts continued, with Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani speaking by phone with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Atty to discuss coordination with the United States on a potential ceasefire and the urgent need to restore humanitarian aid flows. The talks also addressed the release of hostages and detainees on both sides. Despite mediation efforts, Israel has kept Gaza's crossings sealed since March 2, blocking the flow of life-saving aid. The UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) warned that 'hunger is being used as a weapon,' and described the new Israeli-American aid delivery mechanism as 'a death trap.' The agency said civilians are being killed while searching for food and warned that forced displacement has become a death sentence. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus reported that approximately 112 children per day are being admitted to Gaza hospitals for malnutrition, underscoring the escalating humanitarian emergency. The World Food Programme (WFP) echoed those concerns, stating the window to avert famine is 'closing fast,' with only a few dozen aid trucks entering the enclave daily—far short of the 500 trucks needed to meet minimum food and medical needs. US President Donald Trump announced that he will meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu next week at the White House to discuss the situation in Gaza and Iran. 'We want to get the hostages back from Gaza,' Trump said, adding that the talks will address 'many issues, including the tremendous success we've had on Iran.' Netanyahu confirmed the upcoming meeting, noting discussions would cover regional developments and a potential trade agreement. In Madrid, Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares reiterated his country's call for a permanent ceasefire, the unimpeded delivery of aid, and the two-state solution. Speaking to Al Jazeera, he said Spain's recent recognition of the State of Palestine is rooted in 'justice for the Palestinian people', while affirming Israel's right to defend itself against terrorism. The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) issued a strong condemnation of what it called Israel's escalating 'genocidal acts, starvation, and destruction,' citing a massacre on Monday that killed more than 85 people. The OIC labelled the violence war crimes and crimes against humanity, calling for urgent international action to secure a ceasefire, lift the blockade, and ensure protection for Palestinian civilians.
