Bharat Express

Talks

Irish foreign minister Micheal Martin stated that recognition of the Palestinian state will take effect in all three countries on May 28

Blinken informed Shoukry that the United States does not support a major military operation in Rafah and opposed any forced displacement of Palestinians from Gaza

Israel has killed at least 20 civilians in its attacks on Rafah since Tuesday morning

King Abdullah II last visited the White House in February, when he urged an immediate ceasefire and warned that an attack on Rafah would result in a humanitarian catastrophe

While Hamas has determined a long-term truce, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged to crush its surviving fighters in the Southern city of Rafah

Haniyeh said that the strike was an attempt to modify Hamas's negotiating stance, but it would not work

France's foreign minister, Stephane Sejourne has ruled out holding discussions with Russia over the Moscow concert hall attack

Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh accused Israel of stalling talks for a ceasefire and hostage release agreement in the Gaza war, while the Israeli Prime Minister claims Hamas has tightened its stance

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu accepted cease-fire talks in Gaza but fighting resumed near hospitals, regional ramifications flared, and the humanitarian situation in Gaza worsened

The visit comes after weeks of talks between the US and regional powers failed to reach a ceasefire and hostage release agreement between Israel and Hamas