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Trump in Saudi Arabia: Dealmaking without the Israelis?

He’s back in the Gulf to do deals. Only there’s a familiar ally that seems cut out of the dealmaking.

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US to lift sanctions on Syria to give country 'a chance at peace', says Trump

President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he plans to normalise relations and lift sanctions on Syria's new government, marking a major shift in US foreign policy. The decision comes amid growing pressure from Gulf allies and despite al-Sharaa’s cont

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Gulf widens between Trump and Netanyahu 'on all major issues: Hostages, Syria, Yemen, Iran, Turkey'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says there is “no way” Israel will halt its war in Gaza, even if a deal is reached to release more hostages. His comments are likely to complicate talks on a new ceasefire that had seemed to gain momentum after H

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Trump and MBS sign 'strategic economic partnership' in Saudi Arabia

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday trumpeted major business deals with Saudi Arabia as he basked in a lavish royal welcome on the first state visit of his second term. Analysis by FRANCE 24 International Affairs Editor, Kethevane Gorjestani.

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Trump seeks to secure trade contracts, economic investment over geopolitics, diplomatic initiatives

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday trumpeted major business deals with Saudi Arabia as he basked in a lavish royal welcome on the first state visit of his second term. The Saudi hosts escorted Air Force One into the kingdom with fighter jets before bri

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Trump sidelines geopolitical crises in Mideast to pursue trillions in tech and military investments

US President Donald Trump began a tour of wealthy Gulf states on Tuesday by visiting Saudi Arabia, with his focus on securing trillions of dollars in investments rather than security issues ranging from war in Gaza to Iran's nuclear program. Emerging fro

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'Historic' peace initiative: PKK to disband, seeks democratic, cultural, educational Kurdish rights

In a landmark move, the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) has announced it is renouncing armed struggle as part of a new peace initiative with Turkey, ending over 40 years of conflict. This historic decision could reshape dynamics across Turkey, Syria, and

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Trump starts Gulf visit seeking big economic deals

U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday on a four-day visit to the wealthy Gulf region, focusing more on economic deals than pressing regional security matters ranging from war in Gaza to talks over Iran's nuclear program. Details

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Trump in Saudi Arabia on Gulf tour, eyeing major deals

Donald Trump enjoyed a lavish welcome in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday as he opened the first state visit of his second term, with the US president eyeing major business deals even as progress on the Middle East's hotspots will likely be harder to reach. Story

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Hamas releases Israeli-American hostage in goodwill gesture toward Trump administration

Hamas on Monday released an Israeli-American soldier who had been held hostage in Gaza for more than 19 months, offering a goodwill gesture toward the Trump administration that could lay the groundwork for a new ceasefire with Israel. Story by Charlotte

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Donald Trump's business-focused trip in the Middle East

As the US President embarks on a three-day visit to the Gulf questions are being raised over whether he's going as a President or a businessman hoping to sign deals. These contracts don't only concern the United States but also businesses linked to the T

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Trump kicks off Middle East tour with focus on Gaza, Iran and business deals

US President Donald Trump was welcomed by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as he arrived in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, kicking off a Gulf tour aimed at securing business deals while Middle East peace accords remain elusive. The trip marks his first major o

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US administration appears to be sidelining Israel, analyst says as Trump heads to Middle East

US President Donald Trump is en route to Saudi Arabia for what the White House is describing as a "historic" tour of the Middle East. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks to Giorgio Cafiero, CEO of Gulf State Analytics. He says that the US seems to be under

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US administration appears to be sidelining Israel, analyst says as Trump heads to Middle East

Donald Trump is en route to Saudi Arabia for what he's describing as a 'historic' tour of the Middle East. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks to Georgio Cafiero, CEO of Gulf State Analytics. He says that the US seems to be undergoing a "shift in foreign p

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Al Jazeera allowed to resume reporting in Palestinian territories

Al Jazeera's Ramallah bureau chief said on Monday that the Qatari news channel could resume working in the Palestinian territories after president Mahmoud Abbas lifted a ban imposed on network's operations in the territory.

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Does Erdogan seek to 'drive wedge' between opposition and Kurds by 'winning over' Kurdish support?

The Kurdish militant group PKK announced Monday that it is disbanding and renouncing armed conflict as part of a new peace initiative with Turkey, ending four decades of hostilities. The decision by the PKK, or Kurdistan Workers’ Party, promises to put a

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‘Weaponising aid’: New plan calls for private contractors to take over from UN in Gaza

A new plan for providing humanitarian aid to Gaza using a private charity and US security firms could replace the United Nations by seizing control of the delivery of essential goods to the besieged Palestinian enclave by providing aid “directly – and on

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Hamas releases Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander

Hamas on Monday released Edan Alexander, the last known living American hostage in the Gaza Strip, as part of a deal with the US aimed at broadening efforts to reach a ceasefire, a source close to the Palestinian militant group said. The Israeli military

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'Trump could stop the horror': Papers discuss Gaza aid blockade

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, May 12: US President Donald Trump is set to begin his tour of the Middle East on Tuesday, but is not yet scheduled to stop in Israel. Meanwhile, papers are discussing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza as the last soup kitchens are fo

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US, Hamas announce deal to release US-Israeli hostage

FRANCE 24 correspondent Noga Tarnopolsky reports from Jerusalem after Hamas and the US announced they had sidestepped Israel to finalise the release of US-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander, held hostage by Hamas in Gaza since October 7, 2023.

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Воскресенье, 11 мая 2025 г.

Hamas says Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander will be released

Hamas said Sunday it will release Edan Alexander, an Israeli-American hostage in Gaza, as part of wider efforts to reach a ceasefire. "It turns out that the United States has been holding direct talks with the terror group, with Hamas, at least for a few

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Israel urges evacuation of Yemen ports after strikes target Houthi strongholds

Israel's military on Sunday called on civilians to evacuate three Houthi-controlled ports in Yemen – Ras Issa, Hodeida, and Salif – following recent airstrikes in response to missile attacks, including one that hit Israel’s main airport. The warning come

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Hamas, US announce deal to release Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander held in Gaza

Hamas has announced it will release Edan Alexander, the last known American hostage in Gaza, as part of a deal with the US aimed at broadening efforts to reach a ceasefire and resume humanitarian aid. The announcement comes just days before US President

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Taliban suspends chess in Afghanistan, cites religious concerns over gambling

The Taliban government has suspended the game of chess across Afghanistan, citing its potential association with gambling, prohibited under the country’s morality laws. The decision, announced by a sports official on Sunday, reflects the administration's

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US and Iran agree to future nuclear talks as negotiations wrap up in Oman

The United States and Iran agreed to continue discussions over Tehran’s nuclear program following a three-hour round of talks Sunday in Oman's capital, Muscat. “We are encouraged by today’s outcome and look forward to our next meeting," a US official sai

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Пятница, 9 мая 2025 г.

Israel not involved in US plan to distribute food in Gaza, ambassador says

A US initiative to distribute food in Gaza would not involve Israel aside from the provision of "military security", US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee said on Friday. The plan has already met with criticism from the international community as it appe

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US and Iran hold fresh round of nuclear talks in Oman

Envoys from the US and Iran will on Sunday hold a new round of talks in Oman to discuss Tehran's advancing nuclear program, Iranian officials said, just ahead of a visit to the region by US President Donald Trump.

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The mullahs’ voice: How conservatives seek to win over Iran's youth

In a country in the midst of change, where more and more women refuse to wear the veil despite the rules, conservatives are looking to maintain their grip on power. Nearly 180,000 clerics, or mullahs, preach the words of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Iran, b

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US says new foundation to spearhead Gaza aid plan, bypassing UN

The US said Thursday a new non-governmental foundation will soon unveil plans to deliver aid to Gaza, sidestepping the UN as Israel’s blockade worsens shortages. State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce said the group would announce details "shortly", st

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Четверг, 8 мая 2025 г.

Netanyahu behind Trump’s 'ethnic cleansing' plan for Gaza: PNI leader Barghouti

In an interview with FRANCE 24, Palestinian National Initiative President Mustafa Barghouti sharply criticizes Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and his government, describing them as fascist and accusing them of attempting to resolve the issue of occupat

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Israeli forces close three UN schools for Palestinians in East Jerusalem

The UN agency for Palestinian refugees said that Israeli forces closed three of its schools in East Jerusalem on Thursday. The Palestinian Authority condemned the move in a statement to AFP, calling it a "violation of children's right to education".

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Среда, 7 мая 2025 г.

More than 90 killed in Gaza strikes as Israel prepares to ramp up offensive

At least 92 people were killed by Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, one day after the Israeli government approved plans to seize territory and forcibly displace residents to the south of the Palestinian enclave.

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'Beyond description: Gaza's civilians have no idea how they're going to survive'

The European Union renewed an urgent call on Wednesday for Israel to immediately lift the blockade on Gaza, allowing humanitarian aid to reach those in need, and warned against Israel’s planned new aid delivery mechanism. For in-depth analysis and a deep

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Gazans face starvation and dire humanitarian conditions as Israel's blockade persists

At least 15 people were killed when an Israeli airstrike targeted a school sheltering displaced individuals in Gaza City, adding to the growing toll of the ongoing conflict. The humanitarian crisis in the enclave remains dire, with a blockade on aid that

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Disney announces plans for Abu Dhabi theme park

The Walt Disney Company on Wednesday announced plans for a new theme park in the United Arab Emirates, highlighting the country's growing prominence as a global financial and entertainment hub.

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'No signs of hope': French couple mark three years in Iranian prison

A French couple held as hostages in Iran since May 2022 on Wednesday marked three years of imprisonment in the Islamic republic. Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris face no immediate prospect of release at a time of increased tensions over Iran's nuclear pro

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Вторник, 6 мая 2025 г.

Trump halts US attacks on Yemen as Israel hits airport

President Donald Trump abruptly announced that the United States would end its attacks against Yemen's Huthis on Tuesday, saying the rebels had agreed to stop harassing ships in the Red Sea. Trump's comments came just hours after Israeli warplanes put re

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Oman announces ceasefire deal between Yemen's Houthis, US

The US and Yemen's Houthi rebels reached a ceasefire agreement to ensure safe passage in the Red Sea after weeks of conflict, mediator Oman said Tuesday. President Donald Trump said the Iran-backed group had "capitulated", prompting an end to US strikes

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Humanitarian aid completely depleted: Situation in Gaza 'deteriorating day by day, minute.by minute'

While pummelling the strip with airstrikes, it has banned any food, water, shelter or medication from being trucked into the Palestinian territory, where the UN says the vast majority of the population is reliant on humanitarian aid to survive. Israel sa

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Israel military says struck Yemen's Sanaa airport and power stations

Some global airlines have again halted their flights to and from Tel Aviv after a missile fired by Yemen's Houthi rebels towards Israel on Sunday landed near the country's main international airport. Story by Eliza Herbert.

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Israel says it will seize Gaza, what exactly is the military operation about?

Israel's Cabinet voted Monday to seize the Gaza Strip for an unspecified amount of time in a move that could see Israel reestablish control over a territory it vacated two decades ago. Analysis by FRANCE 24 International Affairs Editor, Angela Diffley.

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Israel cabinet approves plan to 'capture' Gaza strip

Israel approved plans Monday to seize the Gaza Strip and to stay in the Palestinian territory for an unspecified amount of time, a move that, if implemented, would vastly expand Israel’s operations there and likely draw fierce international opposition. D

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Israel launches airstrikes on Yemen a day after Houthi rebels strike Israeli airport

The Israeli military said it carried out airstrikes against Yemen's Hodeidah Port on Monday, a day after the Iran-aligned Houthis fired a missile that struck near Israel's main airport. Story by Morgan Ayre.

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Israel says 'most' Gazans to be displaced in expanded operation

Israel's military said on Monday that expanded operations in Gaza approved by the government would include displacing "most" residents of the Palestinian territory, with the UN chief expressing alarm at the plan. Details by FRANCE 24 correspondent in Jer

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Hamas dismisses further Gaza ceasefire talks amid Israel's 'hunger war'

Hamas has rejected ongoing Gaza ceasefire talks as futile while Israel intensifies its military campaign and blockade, leading to mass displacement and looming famine. Despite international mediation efforts, the humanitarian crisis is deepening and pros

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Israeli minister says 'Gaza will be entirely destroyed'

Israel's Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said on Tuesday a victory for Israel in Gaza means that the Palestinian territory will be "entirely destroyed" before its inhabitants depart for other countries. This comes as Israel announced a plan to seize th

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Понедельник, 5 мая 2025 г.

Netanyahu dragging the US into a Middle East 'disaster', Iran says

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Monday said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is dragging the US into a "disaster" in the Middle East by dictating President Donald Trump's stance on Iran-Israel tensions, the war in Gaza and the Houthi

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Israel 'acting in coordination with US' in Gaza offensive, researcher says

FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks to Amnon Aran, professor of International Politics of the Middle East at City, University of London, about Israel's plans to seize the Gaza Strip. He says that Israel is acting in coordination with the United States and

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Israel launches air strikes on Yemen in retaliation for Houthi attack on Ben-Gurion airport

Israel's military confirmed targeting Houthi targets in Yemen on Monday, a day after a missile strike by the rebels briefly halted flights at Israel's Ben-Gurion Airport. The attack, which wounded four, occurred ahead of Israel’s decision to expand its G

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Israeli PM Netanyahu says Gaza military operation will be 'intensive'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that a new offensive in Gaza will be an intensive military operation aimed at defeating Hamas, but stopped short of detailing just how much of the enclave's territory would be seized. FRANCE 24's K

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Netanyahu announces 'intensive' Gaza offensive, displacement of its population

Israel is set to seize the Gaza Strip and remove its population "for its own protection", Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced in a video posted on social media on Monday. Plans for the new, "intensive" offensive were approved by the security cabi

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Sectarian clashes in Syria: Are the Druze targeted as a community?

Israel launched air strikes and deployed troops in southern Syria over the weekend following clashes involving the country’s Druze minority. The violence was sparked by the circulation of an audio recording attributed to a Druze citizen and deemed blasph

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🌟The Bright Side: Francis’s popemobile turned into clinic for Gazan children

The vehicle, used by the pope during a 2014 visit to Bethlehem, has been refurbished with medical equipment and will be deployed once Israel opens a humanitarian corridor. The clinic aims to provide essential healthcare to Palestinian children affected b

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Houthi rebels say to impose aerial blockade on Israel

Yemen's Houthi rebels said late on Sunday they would impose a "comprehensive" aerial blockade on Israel by repeatedly targeting its airports, in response to Israel expanding its operations in Gaza. The Iran-aligned Houthis claimed responsibility for a mi

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Israel's Netanyahu vows response after Houthis' airport attack

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed a tough response against the Houthis after Sunday's attack on the Ben Gurion airport. On social media platform X, Netanyahu said Israel would also respond to Iran, Houthis' main backer, at "a time and place

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Israel’s cabinet approves ‘conquest’ plan to recapture all of Gaza

Israel’s security cabinet has approved a military offensive that an official said would include the “conquest of the Gaza Strip” and moving the enclave’s remaining population to the south “for their protection”. The plan was unanimously approved by the m

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Hostages' families call Israeli plans to expand Gaza offensive 'death sentence' for captives

Israel's security cabinet approved the expansion of military operations in Gaza including the "conquest" of the Palestinian territory, an official said Monday, after the army called up tens of thousands of reservists for the offensive. FRANCE 24's Dougla

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Воскресенье, 4 мая 2025 г.

Airlines suspend flights to Tel Aviv after Houthis attacked Israeli airport

Several airlines have suspended flights to Tel Aviv after a missile launched by Iranian-backed rebels in Yemen struck Israel's Ben-Gurion International Airport. FRANCE 24’s Noga Tarnopolsky reports from Jerusalem.

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Gazans face starvation as Israel’s blockade enters third month

Food and drinking water are becoming extremely scarce in Gaza as supplies dwindle amid a continuous aid blockade by Israel. Hunger and malnutrition are on the rise with children particularly affected as Gazans face starvation.

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Israel calls up tens of thousands of reservists amid expanding Gaza offensive

Israel was issuing orders to call up tens of thousands of reservists ahead of an expanded offensive in Gaza, Israeli media reported Saturday, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attacked truce mediator Qatar.

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