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Ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas are entering their second phase as the US winds down efforts to provide humanitarian aid for Gaza’s recovery.
February 7, 2025
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Analysis
Ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas are entering their second phase as the US winds down efforts to provide humanitarian aid for Gaza’s recovery.
February 7, 2025
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Analysis
The temporary freezing of financial aid is a policy shift with potential to reshape the Middle East’s geopolitical landscape.
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Analysis
Ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas are entering their second phase as the US winds down efforts to provide humanitarian aid for Gaza’s recovery.
February 7, 2025
Personality Profile
Ahmed al-Sharaa has a history of shifting allegiances – raising the question: Is his rebranding as a “moderate” leader a genuine transformation, or merely a strategic move that will last only as long as it serves his interests?
February 7, 2025
Analysis
The temporary freezing of financial aid is a policy shift with potential to reshape the Middle East’s geopolitical landscape.
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Analysis
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