Earlier, Hamas accepted a ceasefire proposal mediated by Qatar and Egypt, aimed at ending the seven-month Gaza conflict, despite Israel deeming the offer inadequate.
Turkish Trade Minister Omer Bolat said Israel’s uncompromising attitude and worsening situation in Gaza prompted the halt. The two nations had trade volume of $6.8 billion in 2023.
Blinken said he agreed with Arab foreign minister in Cairo to gather experts in coming days to identify urgent, practical & concrete steps needed to increase flow of assistance.’
Hamas said initial release of Israelis would include women, children, elderly, and ill hostages in exchange for release of 700-1000 Palestinian prisoners, according to proposal.
Senior Hamas official Bassem Naim said Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ‘doesn’t want to reach an agreement and the ball now is in the Americans’ court.’
Quoting Gaza’s Hamas-run health ministry, he said that more than 23,000 Palestinians have been killed and over 58,000 injured since Israel launched the offensive.
Israel’s assault on Gaza has killed at least 18,205 Palestinians, wounded nearly 50,000. Palestinian Authority welcomed the resolution and urged countries to pressure Israel to comply.
Arab states have renewed their push for immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, with UAE asking the UN Security Council to vote on Friday morning on a draft resolution.
The seven-day ceasefire, which began on 24 November and was extended twice, allowing for the exchange of hostages and prisoners, expired Friday, as neither side extended it.
For the last 11 years, Nehru has been constantly blocking my efforts and causing the fiascos that are my many yojanas and abhiyans. He is the reason most of my initiatives turn into disasters.
India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.
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