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EU Welcomes Joint Statement Issued by Ukraine, the US Following Meeting in Saudi Arabia

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EU Welcomes Joint Statement Issued by Ukraine, the US Following Meeting in Saudi Arabia

The flag of Saudi Arabia (Asharq Al-Awsat)
The flag of Saudi Arabia (Asharq Al-Awsat)

The European Union welcomed the joint statement issued by Ukraine and the United States following their meeting in Saudi Arabia, including proposals for a ceasefire agreement, humanitarian efforts, and the resumption of US intelligence sharing and security assistance, SPA reported.
In a statement to the European Council in Brussels, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas said, "All EU member states are ready to play their full part in supporting the upcoming steps, together with Ukraine, the United States and other partners."
The statement also added that the EU aims to support Ukraine in reaching a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace based on the principles of the UN Charter and international law. The ceasefire proposal, if Russia accepts it, could be an important step in this direction.

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Ben-Gvir Returns to Netanyahu's Government  

Israeli National Security Minister and head of Jewish Power party Itamar Ben-Gvir gives a statement to members of the press, ahead of a possible ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in Jerusalem, January 16, 2025. (Reuters)
Israeli National Security Minister and head of Jewish Power party Itamar Ben-Gvir gives a statement to members of the press, ahead of a possible ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in Jerusalem, January 16, 2025. (Reuters)
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Ben-Gvir Returns to Netanyahu's Government  

Israeli National Security Minister and head of Jewish Power party Itamar Ben-Gvir gives a statement to members of the press, ahead of a possible ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in Jerusalem, January 16, 2025. (Reuters)
Israeli National Security Minister and head of Jewish Power party Itamar Ben-Gvir gives a statement to members of the press, ahead of a possible ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in Jerusalem, January 16, 2025. (Reuters)

An Israeli government statement on Wednesday said Itamar Ben-Gvir, leader of the ultranationalist Jewish Power party, regained his portfolio as national security minister.

He had left the coalition in January to protest the ceasefire with Hamas.

His return strengthens Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition ahead of a crucial budget vote this month and improves its chances of surviving until the next scheduled elections in October 2026.

Ben-Gvir supports the full resumption of the war with the aim of annihilating Hamas, depopulating Gaza through what he refers to as the voluntary migration of Palestinians and rebuilding Jewish settlements there.