Desk Report: US President Donald Trump has given Hamas, the armed group based in Gaza, a four-day ultimatum. He has warned that if it does not respond to his proposed 20-point peace plan for the Gaza crisis within that period, it will face severe consequences. The White House released the plan after a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday (September 29). It calls for an immediate ceasefire, the release of prisoners in exchange for hostages, a phased withdrawal of Israeli troops and the establishment of an interim…
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Spain cancels third arms deal with Israel
Desk Report: Spain has cancelled a third arms deal with Israel. The Israeli daily Haaretz reported that the cancelled deal was worth 207 million euros. The matter comes at a time when international pressure is mounting against Israel, a country that has been carrying out genocide in Gaza. Spain approved a complete arms embargo at a cabinet meeting on Tuesday. As a result, the export and import of all types of defense equipment, technology and related products with Israel has been stopped. Finance Minister Carlos Cuerpo said after the cabinet…
Read MoreThe end of the Gaza war is very close: Donald Trump
Desk Report: US President Donald Trump said a possible deal to end the Gaza war and secure the release of hostages is nearing completion. However, he did not reveal any detailed plans. Speaking to reporters at the White House on Friday (September 26), Trump said, “I think there is going to be a deal on Gaza and we are very close. It will be a deal that will return the hostages and end the war.” Trump’s comments came at a time when Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in his speech…
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