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Trump and Zelensky Tout Progress Toward Peace Deal Despite Major Sticking Points

   U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky hold a press conference after their lunch meeting at Trump's Mar-a-Lago club. Former U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky struck an optimistic tone after meeting in Florida, suggesting that negotiations toward a potential Ukraine‑Russia peace agreement are nearing completion. Trump described the talks as “very close,” while Zelensky said the two sides had aligned on the majority of key issues. The meeting followed Trump’s recent call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, which he characterized as constructive. Zelensky emphasized that the discussions were productive and that both leaders share a desire to accelerate the path toward ending the conflict. Despite the upbeat messaging, significant obstacles remain. Unresolved issues reportedly include territorial questions, long‑term security guarantees for Ukraine, and the sequencing of troop withdrawals—topics that hav...

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Israeli Airstrike in Southern Gaza Leaves 71 Dead

 

In a devastating attack on the southern Gaza Strip, at least 71 people lost their lives, according to the Gaza Health Ministry. The strike, which occurred in the Khan Younis area, also left 289 others injured. Many of the injured and deceased were taken to the nearby Nasser Hospital.

The Israeli official identified the target of the strike as Mohammed Deif, believed to be the chief architect of an earlier attack that killed around 1,200 people in southern Israel. Deif has long been on Israel’s most-wanted list and has reportedly escaped multiple assassination attempts in the past. Rafa Salama, another top Hamas official, was also targeted in the strike, though details on their fate remain unclear.

This tragic incident adds tension to ongoing talks between U.S., Egyptian, and Qatari mediators, who are working to narrow gaps between Israel and Hamas regarding a proposed three-phase cease-fire and hostage release plan in Gaza. The potential killing or injury of any senior Hamas official threatens to derail these delicate negotiations. 

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