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Territorial Disputes Dominate Geneva Peace Talks

US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, US Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll sit before closed-door talks with Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak  (not pictured) on ending Russia's war in Ukraine, at the US Mission in Geneva, Switzerland. Negotiators from Russia and Ukraine convened in Geneva for a new round of U.S.-mediated peace talks, with territorial disputes emerging as the central point of contention. The discussions, held over two days, come amid heightened pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump, who has urged Kyiv to “come to the table fast” in pursuit of a settlement.  Both sides remain deeply divided over land claims, which have become the primary obstacle to progress. The Kremlin has signaled that territorial issues will dominate the agenda, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has voiced concerns that Kyiv is facing disproportionate p...
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Israel Approves Plan to Seize Gaza City

 

 A damaged Israeli flag stands in Gaza, as seen from the Israeli side of the border between Israel and the Gaza Strip, on August 7, 2025

In a dramatic escalation of its nearly two-year conflict with Hamas, Israel’s security cabinet has approved a plan to take control of Gaza City, the largest urban center in the Gaza Strip. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the decision early Friday, stating that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) will prepare to occupy the city while providing humanitarian aid to civilians outside combat zones.

Netanyahu emphasized that Israel does not intend to govern Gaza long-term, but rather aims to establish a security perimeter and eventually hand over control to Arab forces unaffiliated with Hamas or the Palestinian Authority. The move has sparked widespread international condemnation, with leaders from the UN, UK, China, and Turkiye warning of dire humanitarian consequences and calling for restraint.

The plan includes evacuating civilians from Gaza City and launching a ground offensive, though no timeline has been confirmed. Critics within Israel, including military officials and hostage families, have expressed concern that the operation could endanger remaining hostages and further strain the IDF.


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