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Peace Talks Falter as New Strikes Shake Ukraine

President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan receives the heads of delegations participating in the UAE hosted trilateral talks between the United States, Russia and Ukraine, Director of the Office of the President of Ukraine Kirill Budanov, United States Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Rustem Umerov, Chief of the Main Directorate of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces Igor Kostyukov, and Jared Kushner at Al Shati Palace in Abu Dhabi. US‑mediated negotiations aimed at easing the war in Ukraine ended abruptly without an agreement after Russia launched a series of overnight airstrikes that hit multiple Ukrainian cities and energy facilities. The renewed bombardment intensified pressure on the talks, which had been viewed as a tentative step toward de‑escalation. Diplomats from both sides described the discussions as “constructive but inconclusive,” noting that major sticking points — in...
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Escalation in Gaza Amid Legal and Political Turmoil in Israel

 


Israel's Defense Minister, Israel Katz, has ordered ground forces to advance deeper into the Gaza Strip, intensifying military operations. This move comes as part of efforts to pressure Hamas into releasing hostages. Israeli troops have reportedly retaken strategic areas, including the Netzarim corridor, and are advancing toward key locations such as Beit Lahiya and Rafah. The military has also reinstated a blockade on northern Gaza, further escalating tensions.

Meanwhile, Israel's Supreme Court has temporarily halted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's dismissal of Shin Bet security chief Ronen Bar. The court's decision delays the firing until an appeal can be heard, highlighting a deepening power struggle within the Israeli government. Critics argue that the dismissal is a politically motivated move, while supporters of Bar have staged protests against the decision.

The dual developments underscore the complex and volatile situation in the region, with military actions in Gaza and political disputes in Israel unfolding simultaneously.

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