Egypt denied today, Wednesday, through its State Information Service (SIS), that there is any coordination with Israel to reopen the Rafah Crossing for residents of the Gaza Strip in the coming days. This denial comes in response to an earlier announcement by the Israeli Coordinator of Government Activities (COGAT) , who stated that the Rafah Crossing  would be opened in the coming days for the purpose of " departure only " from the Gaza Strip to Egypt. The Israeli official a

A marathon five-hour talk in Moscow between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US Envoy Steve Whitkoff, accompanied by Jared Kushner, concluded without achieving any significant breakthrough on a peace plan for Ukraine. Despite this, Russian negotiators described the meeting as "fruitful." The Disagreement: Kremlin senior aide Yuri Ushakov  stated that the talks were " constructive " but admitted, " We have not yet reached a consensus formula ," noting that President Putin

The US Special Envoy, Steve Witkoff, accompanied by Jared Kushner, son-in-law to former President Donald Trump, is scheduled to travel to the Russian capital, Moscow, today, Tuesday. This diplomatic mission comes as the White House expresses "great optimism" about the possibility of reaching an agreement to end the ongoing war in Ukraine. Witkoff  is slated to meet with Russian President, Vladimir Putin , who maintains a rigid stance regarding ending the conflict, more than t

The "Sumoud" (Steadfastness) Civil Democratic Alliance for Revolutionary Forces strongly condemned the bombing carried out by a Sudanese Army drone in the Kamo area of South Kordofan (Nuba Mountains). 1. Incident Details and Condemnations Condemning Party Details of Condemnation and Accusation "Sumoud" Alliance Stated the bombing led to the "martyrdom of 45 civilians in a horrific crime,"  describing it as a "flagrant violation of international humanitarian law and a direct t

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu officially submitted a request for a pardon to Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Sunday. This request follows direct American calls to consider such a move. 1. The American Context and Call for Pardon Trump's Letter:  US President Donald Trump  sent a letter to President Herzog in early November, explicitly calling for consideration of granting a pardon to Netanyahu. Trump's Justification:  Trump’s letter stated that: Pardoning Netany

US media reported on Thursday that the Afghan national suspected of carrying out the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington previously worked with US forces in Afghanistan before being evacuated to the United States. 1. Suspect's Identity and Background Suspect's Identity:  An Afghan migrant, 29 years old, named Rahmanullah Lakanwal . Previous Work:  He worked with the Central Intelligence Agency ( CIA ), the US military, and other government agencies in Kandaha

In the first official comment from the Muslim Brotherhood following US President Donald Trump's announcement to begin steps to classify the group as a "terrorist entity," the London front of the group, led by Salah Abdel Haq, confirmed the news and announced that it is striving to use all available legal means to challenge these procedures. 1. London Front's Stance and Legal Action Alleged Threats:  The front called on Washington to adhere to its principles of due legal proce

A group of military personnel in Guinea-Bissau announced "full control" over the country "until further notice," after arresting the outgoing President Umaro Sissoco Embaló inside the Presidential Palace in the capital, Bissau. The military announced the suspension of the electoral process and the closure of borders, pending the results of the presidential and legislative elections held on Sunday. 1. Coup Details and Arrests Announcement of Control:  The military, in a statem

Three informed sources revealed that the US-backed peace plan to end the war in Ukraine, which became public last week, is derived from a Russian document sent to President Donald Trump’s administration last October. 1. Revelation of the Russian Basis of the Plan Source of the Plan:  Sources told Reuters that the Russians sent the document, which included Moscow's conditions for ending the war (such as ceding large areas of land in eastern Ukraine), to senior US officials in

Masad Boulos, Senior Advisor to the US President for African and Arab Affairs, affirmed that Donald Trump has made achieving peace in Sudan a priority. 1. Washington's Peace Plan and Truce Strong Plan:  Boulos explained that Washington presented a peace plan with a "strong formulation," but it was not accepted by either the Sudanese Army (SAF)  or the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) . Hope for Acceptance:  Boulos expressed hope that the two conflicting parties would accept the "co

Following the assassination of Haitham Al-Taba’tabai, referred to in Israeli circles as "Hezbollah's Chief of Staff," in an Israeli raid on the southern suburbs of Beirut on Sunday, the party is expected to choose a new prominent figure to assume the position. The newspaper Israel Hayom  reviewed the most prominent candidates based on Israeli assessments: 1. Frontrunners and Most Influential Candidates Candidate and Nickname Current Position/Description Additional Notes Moham

The Israeli military is undergoing a series of high-level leadership decisions and actions related to the investigation into the events of October 7, 2023. 1. Defense Minister's Decisions Channel 12 reported on Monday that Defense Minister Yisrael Katz  issued two key decisions: Appointment Freeze:  He froze all appointments in the Israeli military for 30 days . Committee Review:  He ordered a review of the committee that handled the military's internal investigations into th

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on Sunday that the decision to launch attacks on the Gaza Strip is "independent," seemingly refuting reports that Israel had received a "green light" from the US on Saturday. Escalation in Gaza Accusing Hamas:  Netanyahu claimed that "Hamas does not stop violating the ceasefire," pointing to "several attempts by them to infiltrate our territory behind the Yellow Line and try to harm our soldiers." Forceful Response:  Netanyahu

The United States is preparing to launch a new phase of military operations related to Venezuela in the coming days, coinciding with the US military deploying more forces to the Caribbean Sea. The Trump administration is escalating its pressure on the government of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Military Escalation and US Objectives Force Build-up:  A military build-up has been underway in the Caribbean for months. The largest US Navy aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed: "We must do everything to strengthen our defenses in the face of Russian attacks," urging allies to accelerate the delivery of air defense systems and missiles following a Russian strike on an apartment building in Ternopil that killed 33 people. Controversy over Trump's Peace Plan US Split:  US Secretary of State Marco Rubio  insisted the proposed plan is "drafted by the United States" and is "based on input" from both Russia and

US President Donald Trump announced Wednesday evening that his long-anticipated meeting with New York City Mayor-elect, Zohran Mamdani, will be held in Washington tomorrow, after months of verbal sparring from a distance. Meeting Purpose and Mamdani's Agenda Trump's Confirmation:  Trump once again referred to Mamdani as the "Communist Mayor of New York, Zohran Kwame Mamdani," and confirmed the meeting will take place in the Oval Office on Friday, November 21st . Mamdani's Com

Amid leaks in the American media over the past hours regarding a plan prepared by the administration of US President Donald Trump to end the war between Russia and Ukraine, Moscow reaffirmed today that "any settlement must address the root causes of the conflict" between the two countries. Official Russian Position Denial of Negotiation:  Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov  stated today that despite existing contacts with the US, "there are currently no negotiations with them

Massad Boulos, US Presidential Advisor for Arab and African Affairs, affirmed on Wednesday the United States' commitment to ending the conflict in Sudan. Boulos indicated that President Donald Trump's administration is working with its partners to facilitate a humanitarian truce, paving the way for the Sudanese people to return to civilian rule in a unified Sudan. Trump's Announcement and Resolve to Solve the Crisis Boulos's remarks followed President Trump's declaration of h

The Israeli army announced today, Wednesday, that it had begun launching raids on Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon shortly after issuing a warning to residents of specific buildings to evacuate immediately. Details of the Warning and the Raids Declared Goal:  The Israeli army stated in a press release that it would "soon attack military infrastructure" belonging to Hezbollah in southern Lebanon to deal with what it described as "prohibited attempts" to rebuild its

The US state of Texas announced on Tuesday that it had blacklisted two Muslim organizations, including the Muslim Brotherhood and the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), a prominent Muslim civil rights advocacy group, on the state's list of terrorist entities. Rationale and Legal Implications Texas Governor Greg Abbott  (Republican) stated on the X platform that the decision aims to "prohibit them from purchasing or acquiring land in Texas"  and allows state authori