Tag Archives: mideast

KT McFARLAND: How Trump's relentless Middle East gamble finally flipped the script

A few weeks ago, Israeli-Palestinian peace seemed impossible. On Monday, President Donald Trump was in the Middle East, putting the finishing touches on his Gaza peace plan. It happened so fast, he made it look easy. But achieving peace was neither fast nor easy. It’s the result of a careful, …

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Kamala Harris commends 'the President' in Middle East statement, but omits Trump's name

Former Vice President Kamala Harris commended President Donald Trump and his team for helping to secure the deal that led to the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas — but she only referred to “the President,” and did not identify Trump by name in the statement. “I am thankful …

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Could Trump win the Nobel Peace Prize after Israel-Hamas deal?

The sudden announcement that Israel and Hamas had agreed to a U.S.-brokered ceasefire Wednesday night reignited a once-far-fetched question in world politics: could President Donald Trump win the Nobel Peace Prize? If the ceasefire holds, it would signify a landmark achievement months in the making for a president who has …

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Tourism safety fears rise after museum thief steals pharaoh's priceless bracelet: 4 things to know

The international spotlight recently turned to crime in Egypt when a pharaoh’s priceless bracelet was stolen from a Cairo museum and melted down – forever lost to history. The artifact once belonged to Pharaoh Usermaatre Amenemope, a ruler from the Third Intermediate Period. Dating back 3,000 years, the bracelet was …

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Israel identifies remains of 10th deceased hostage handed over by Hamas

Israel announced Saturday that the latest remains handed over by Hamas via the Red Cross were that of a deceased hostage. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) identified the deceased hostage as Eliyahu Margalit, known by many as “Churchill,” who was murdered during the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks. It also underscored …

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Rubio reveals shared intelligence prevented possible Hamas attack, discusses international stabilization force

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday said that the U.S., Israel and other mediators of the Gaza peace deal had shared intelligence to avoid a possible attack last weekend and would do so going forward. “We put out a message through State Department, sent it to our mediators …

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Israel says Hamas violated ceasefire with 'multiple attacks' leading to IDF response

The Israeli military conducted strikes against Hamas in Gaza after accusing the terrorist organization of repeatedly violating its ceasefire agreement on Sunday. An Israeli military official confirmed the strikes to Fox News on Sunday, pointing to attacks by Hamas since Friday. The IDF later confirmed that it was taking actions …

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Archaeologists unearth ancient bishop's lavish bathhouse, shedding light on early Christian life

Archaeologists recently discovered the remnants of an ancient bishop’s luxurious perk: a vast bathhouse, unheard of among modern clergy. The discovery was made in Olympus, an ancient Lycian port city in the Turkish province of Antalya, per Anadolu Agency (AA). The bathhouse measures around 2,150 square feet. It dates back …

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Jared Kushner details working around '50 years of stupid word games' in Middle East for ceasefire deal

President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, dove into details on Sunday’s “60 Minutes” about negotiating the Gaza ceasefire deal and peace, following decades of “stupid word games” in the region. Kushner spoke alongside U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff about their role in helping to accomplish the deal between Israel and …

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State Department warns Hamas may violate ceasefire with attack on Palestinian civilians

The U.S. Department of State on Saturday warned there are “credible reports” that Hamas may break the peace agreement with a “planned attack” on Palestinian civilians. “This planned attack against Palestinian civilians would constitute a direct and grave violation of the ceasefire agreement and undermine the significant progress achieved through …

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