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What’s behind the Arab-Islamic ministerial tour of UNSC states?
By starting in China, the committee may be trying to gather global support to present to nations so far backing Israel.
Published On 23 Nov 2023
China-Middle East summit told ‘Israel seeks to end Palestinians’ presence’
Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki’s comments came at a Beijing meeting seeking solutions to end the war.
Published On 20 Nov 2023
Jordan says it won’t sign energy and water exchange deal with Israel
Top diplomat says Amman’s priority is to end ‘Israel’s barbarism in Gaza’, which can no longer be seen as self-defence.
Published On 16 Nov 2023
Blinken reaffirms US support for ‘humanitarian pauses’ in Gaza
The top US diplomat’s stance is at odds with that of Arab states who are calling for an immediate ceasefire.
Published On 4 Nov 2023

The kingdom said it would only return its envoy if Israel ceased the ‘humanitarian crisis it has caused’.

The idea that it is a simple, and just, solution to expel Palestinians from Gaza is uninformed.

National Security Council raises threat levels for Middle Eastern countries as Israel continues its bombardment of Gaza.

Large crowds of demonstrators take to streets in several cities in the region, including Beirut, Amman and Tunis.

Jordan has long had a complex working relationship with Israel. But the crisis in Gaza is stressing it.

US president will only visit Israel as Jordan says summit will be held at time when parties could agree to end the war.

Palestinian leader tells top US diplomat following Israeli order to evacuate Gaza civilians will lead to ‘second Nakba’.

A tripartite agreement is expected to be signed at the COP28 conference in Dubai in November.

Following the signing of the Abraham Accords in 2020, five Arab states in total have diplomatic ties with Israel.

The ambitious rail and shipping project, which is seen as a counter to China’s economic clout, announced at G20 summit.

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