Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has issued a decree scheduling legislative elections for November 28, marking the first parliamentary vote in nearly two decades if held as planned. The elections are part of broader political reforms sought by the international community. Palestinians in the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and East Jerusalem are expected to participate under […]
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Palestinian Elections See Abbas Allies Secure Key Local Victories
Supporters of Mahmoud Abbas won Palestinian municipal elections in several areas. Abbas supporters win Palestinian municipal elections despite challenges and low turnout. The elections took place in parts of the West Bank and limited areas of Gaza. According to reports, voter turnout remained low due to the ongoing humanitarian crisis. Moreover, the impact of conflict […]
Putin to discuss Ukraine, Middle East with US envoys
Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on Thursday to discuss Ukraine and frozen Russian assets. The talks aim to find solutions for the ongoing war and explore using funds for reconstruction. Putin announced the meetings during a Russian Security Council session. The discussions will focus on allocating frozen […]
Abbas calls for Mideast peace conference in rare UNSC speech
UNITED NATIONS: Palestinian leader Mahmud Abbas on Tuesday called for an international conference to be held later this year to launch a new, wider Middle East peace process and pave the way to Palestinian statehood. In a rare address to the UN Security Council, Abbas presented a plan to revive Israeli-Palestinian talks under a new […]