Al-Aqsa Mosque administrative control could face major changes under a reported US-Israeli proposal targeting Jordan’s longstanding custodial role. According to a report by Middle East Eye, the plan seeks to replace the current Islamic Waqf authority with a new structure aligned more closely with Israeli interests. The proposal has reportedly triggered concern among regional governments […]
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Witkoff, Kushner in Russia: Can U.S. broker a fair peace?
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met Russian President Vladimir Putin Tuesday to explore ending the Ukraine war. The visit follows Trump’s efforts, including meetings with Zelenskiy and a summit in Alaska. Both sides say talks aim to find a fair and lasting peace. A leaked U.S. draft plan sparked concern among European and […]
US and Ukraine hold Florida talks on Russia peace deal
HALLANDALE BEACH: US and Ukrainian officials met in Florida on Sunday to discuss outlines of a potential peace deal with Russia, aiming to end the more than three-year-long war. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the talks were intended to create “a pathway forward that leaves Ukraine sovereign, independent and prosperous.” Read More: US, Ukraine advance refined […]
US-Russia Miami talks fuel doubts over Ukraine peace strategy
U.S. officials and lawmakers are raising concerns about a secret October meeting in Miami with Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev. The meeting involved Trump aides, including Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, and aimed to draft a 28-point Ukraine peace plan. Dmitriev is under U.S. sanctions, and the proposed plan reportedly favors Russian demands, sparking criticism from […]
Ceasefire at risk: Kushner in Jerusalem for urgent Gaza talks
US envoy Jared Kushner met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on Monday. Washington is pressing efforts to ensure the fragile Gaza ceasefire holds. The truce has been in effect since October 10. The first stage included several prisoner and hostage exchanges. Netanyahu confirmed the meeting but did not provide additional details. Kushner’s visit […]
Trump Says Gaza Hostages Likely to Be Freed Monday
(Agencies) – US President Donald Trump told Fox News’ Hannity program on Wednesday that hostages held in Gaza will “probably be released on Monday,” following an earlier announcement that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of his proposed ceasefire plan in the war-torn enclave. “I am very proud to announce that Israel […]
Abraham Institute to focus on ‘trade, tourism’ between Arabs, Israel
Jared Kushner, Donald Trump’s son-in-law who served as an adviser in the Trump administration, is founding the Abraham Accords Institute for Peace to cement normalisation deals between Israel and Arab countries. Recently, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco and Sudan all signed the Abraham Accords, a US-brokered agreement to recognise Israel and normalise relations, […]