Palestine: Confusion and mistrust hang over efforts to save Gaza ceasefire

The Gaza ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas has looked shaky since it came into force on 19 January but now looks the closest yet to totally falling apart. A…

USA: Trump faces showdown with Jordan over Gaza plan

Donald Trump is expected to face fierce resistance from Jordan’s King Abdullah at the White House today, in their first meeting since the US president proposed moving Gaza’s population to…

Palestine: Huge crowds await return to northern Gaza after delays

Thousands of displaced Palestinians attempting to reach northern Gaza have gathered at an Israeli military barrier which is blocking their progress. Images showed massive crowds waiting to pass the Netzarim…

USA: Trump says he wants Egypt and Jordan to take in Palestinians from Gaza

US President Donald Trump has said he wants Egypt and Jordan to take in Palestinians from Gaza, which he described as a “demolition site”. In a phone call this weekend,…

Jordan: Eight Arab countries vow to support ‘peaceful transition process’ in Syria

Top diplomats from eight Arab League countries have agreed at a meeting in Jordan to “support a peaceful transition process” in Syria following President Bashar al-Assad’s overthrow. Foreign ministers from Jordan, Saudi…