Middle East
Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati: 'We are not interested in escalation at the Israeli Border'
US envoy Amos Hochstein met with both Mikati and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the situation
UN Commission: No famine in Gaza Strip
The UN Commission on Hunger and Food Security denies reports of famine in Gaza.
Prince Muhammad calls for recognition of Palestinian State
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman called for international recognition of an independent Palestinian state.
Hamas justifies its actions, Hezbollah retaliates, Biden doubts: What has happened in the Middle East
Expert on Arab affairs Marianna Belenkaya talks on Hamas's negative response to the Biden deal, escalating tensions between Hezbollah and Israel, and the upcoming elections in the USA, France, and the EU
Blinken on Biden deal: Some Hamas changes are unworkable
Hamas insists on a complete Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and a full ceasefire, while Israel only agrees to partial terms, leading to significant disagreements between the two sides
Blinken calls Hamas' support for UN resolution on Gaza encouraging
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called Hamas leadership's support for the UN Security Council resolution on Gaza, initiated by the American administration, encouraging.
UN halts use of floating pier following hostage rescue
UN Secretary-General spokesperson Stephane Dujarric announced that the World Food Program has temporarily halted aid deliveries to Gaza via the US-built floating pier.