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Qatar Reportedly Resumed Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Talks after Hiatus

A doll lies among plastic debris and clothes in the aftermath of an Israeli airstrike at the Muwassi camp near Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)
A doll lies among plastic debris and clothes in the aftermath of an Israeli airstrike at the Muwassi camp near Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)
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Qatar Reportedly Resumed Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Talks after Hiatus

A doll lies among plastic debris and clothes in the aftermath of an Israeli airstrike at the Muwassi camp near Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)
A doll lies among plastic debris and clothes in the aftermath of an Israeli airstrike at the Muwassi camp near Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)

Qatar announced on Thursday the resumption of ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip, after a halt last month because of frustration over a lack of progress, a source told the Agence-France Presse on Friday.
The source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said that Qatar "has now reactivated the mediation talks”, but he provided no details about the recent meetings with officials from the warring parties.
On Wednesday, a well-informed source told Reuters that Trump’s Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff met separately in recent weeks with Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani to discuss Gaza ceasefire talks.
Qatar has “resumed its role as a key mediator after suspending that role last month”, the source had said, adding that negotiators from the Hamas movement are likely to return to the Qatari capital, Doha, to facilitate a new round of talks soon.

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OIC to Hold Emergency Meeting on Recent Israeli Decisions on Thursday 

The headquarters of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation in Jeddah. (OIC)
The headquarters of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation in Jeddah. (OIC)
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OIC to Hold Emergency Meeting on Recent Israeli Decisions on Thursday 

The headquarters of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation in Jeddah. (OIC)
The headquarters of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation in Jeddah. (OIC)

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) will convene an emergency meeting at the level of foreign ministers on Thursday to address recent Israeli measures, including settlement expansion, annexation, and attempts to assert sovereignty over the occupied West Bank.

Held at the OIC headquarters in Jeddah, the meeting will aim to coordinate positions among member states and explore measures to confront these actions.

Discussions will focus on Israel’s recent decision to initiate land settlement procedures in the West Bank under the pretext of “state land.”

The OIC said these measures are part of ongoing Israeli efforts to alter the legal, political, and demographic status of the Palestinian territories and undermine the two-state solution.

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King Salman: Our Kingdom Was Founded on Justice, Unification under One Banner 

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)
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King Salman: Our Kingdom Was Founded on Justice, Unification under One Banner 

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz stressed on Sunday that the Saudi state was built on justice and unification.

In a tweet on the X platform on the occasion of the Kingdom’s Founding Day, he said: “On this glorious day, we remember the founding of our blessed state, established by our forefathers on the word of monotheism, the pursuit of justice and the unification of people under one banner; which, by the grace of God, achieved security and prosperity.”

King Salman and Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received several cables of congratulations from Gulf, Arab and Muslim leaders on the occasion.

The leaders hailed Saudi Arabia’s high global standing and its constant achievements in various fields, as well as its role in supporting security and stability and bolstering peace in the region.

They underlined their keenness on boosting relations with Saudi Arabia on all levels to serve common interests, hoping that the Kingdom and its people continue to enjoy progress and prosperity under the wise leadership.

Founding Day was celebrated across the Kingdom on Sunday with various cultural, national and entertainment activities that attracted locals, residents and tourists.

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Arab Leaders Congratulate Saudi Leadership on Founding Day

Saudi Arabia marking Founding Day - SPA
Saudi Arabia marking Founding Day - SPA
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Arab Leaders Congratulate Saudi Leadership on Founding Day

Saudi Arabia marking Founding Day - SPA
Saudi Arabia marking Founding Day - SPA

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas extended his congratulations to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, on the occasion of Founding Day.

In two cables, President Abbas expressed his heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to the Saudi leadership, government, and people for continued prosperity and progress.

According to SPA, he also expressed hope that the deep-rooted relations between the two countries would continue to develop and advance.

Furthermore, the Palestinian president commended the Kingdom’s honorable and supportive stance toward the Palestinian people and praised its historic success in securing recognition of the independent State of Palestine by major countries.

For his part, Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman has sent a cable of congratulations to the Saudi King and Crown Prince expressing his warmest congratulations and sincere best wishes.

He prayed to Allah Almighty to bless the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its people with lasting stability, progress, and prosperity.

Also, Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah congratulated the Saudi leadership on this occasion. In two cables, the Kuwaiti Emir praised the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s international standing, its continuous contributions to civilization and development, and its significant role in supporting security, stability, and promoting peace in the region.

Sheikh Meshal expressed deep pride in the enduring and close fraternal relations that have united the two families throughout history. He acknowledged the strong bonds between Kuwait and Saudi Arabia and prayed for further progress and prosperity for the Kingdom under the wise leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques.

Additionally, Crown Prince of the State of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah sent two similar cables congratulating the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Crown Prince. He praised the Kingdom’s civilizational and developmental achievements, praying for further progress and prosperity for the Kingdom and its people.

Prime Minister of the State of Kuwait Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah also sent two cables of congratulations to the Saudi King and Crown Prince on this occasion.