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President Muizzu Government Stands with Gaza: Maldives Backs $53B Reconstruction Effort

The Maldives has endorsed Egypt's $53 billion plan to reconstruct Gaza without displacing Palestinians. The plan, approved at an Arab Summit in Cairo, includes a first phase within six months to establish a governing committee, clear Salahuddin Road, build 200,000 housing units, and repair infrastructure for 1.2 million residents, followed by 400,000 additional units. President Muizzu reaffirmed support for a two-state solution with East Jerusalem as capital. This follows the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack and subsequent conflict.

Ceasefire Talks Resume Amid Intensified Israeli Attacks in Gaza

Ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas are set to resume in Cairo, as reported by Egypt's Al-Qahera news channel, following Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's approval. Previous rounds mediated by Egypt, Qatar, and the US failed. Meanwhile, tens of thousands protested in Tel Aviv demanding captive release. Gaza health ministry reported 107 patients trapped in al-Shifa hospital due to Israeli operations. Since October 7, Israeli attacks have killed at least 32,705 Palestinians and wounded 75,190.

CIA Chief in Cairo for Truce Talks Amid Rising Tensions in Gaza

Israel’s War on Gaza: Arab League Holds Extraordinary Session; Palestinian Death Toll Surpasses 26,000

An extraordinary session of the Arab League has been called by Palestine, with Egypt and Jordan, to respond to the ICJ's interim ruling on Israel's war on Gaza. CIA Director Bill Burns is set to meet with officials from Qatar, Egypt, and Israel in France for ceasefire talks including a prisoner exchange. Thousands flee Khan Younis to Rafah as Israel intensifies attacks. Al-Amal Hospital is unable to perform surgeries due to oxygen depletion, and the Palestinian Red Crescent Society condemns the targeting of its facilities. The Palestinian death toll has reached 26,422 killed and 65,087 wounded. UN Secretary-General Guterres denounced UNRWA staff involvement in the 7 October attack, while several countries paused funding to UNRWA. Jan Egeland urged donors to continue funding, warning of the impact on lifesaving aid for two million people in Gaza.

Hamas Signals Possible Truce Deal Amid Rising Death Toll in Gaza

Hamas signals a possible truce deal with Israel, indicating a three-to-five-day pause in fighting. Negotiators in Doha, Tel Aviv, Cairo, Rafah, and Gaza work to finalize the agreement. Hamas has provided a list of individuals to be released, while Israel insists on releasing Palestinian detainees simultaneously. The International Red Cross is ready to facilitate captive movement. The death toll in Gaza has reached 13,300, with all hospitals out of service. An attack on Nuseirat refugee camp killed 20 Palestinians, including a surgeon's family. Airstrikes continue to hit residential buildings and UN shelters.

Egypt Hosts Cairo Peace Summit as Israel Escalates Attacks in Gaza

World leaders convened in Cairo for the Cairo Peace Summit, hosted by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and seek a ceasefire. Participants included Jordan, France, Germany, Russia, China, UK, US, Qatar, South Africa, UN, and EU. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas advocated for humanitarian corridors and a two-state solution. Israel escalated air attacks and prepared for ground invasion, while an aid convoy entered Gaza. Hezbollah and Israel exchanged fire on the Lebanon border, raising fears of a new front.