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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 the West Bank: Israel’s Deadliest Raids Since Gaza Conflict

 

In a significant escalation, Israeli forces have launched their deadliest raids in the West Bank since the onset of the Gaza war. The Israeli military reported the killing of five militants, including a local commander, in the occupied territory. This operation, which took place in the city of Jenin, marks the most intense military action in the West Bank in recent years.

The raids have resulted in a total of 16 fatalities over the past two days, making it the deadliest Israeli operation in the West Bank since the conflict with Hamas began. The ongoing violence has raised concerns among international officials, who fear that the conflict could extend further from Gaza into the West Bank.

The United Nations has urged Israel to halt its operations to prevent further escalation and potential extension of the war. Despite these calls, the situation remains tense, with both sides bracing for further confrontations.


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