‘A closed issue’: Hamas source rules out governance role in post-war Gaza; denies disarmament as ‘out of the question’

Representative image (Picture credit: AP) A senior Hamas source has claimed that the group will not take part in governing Gaza once the ongoing ceasefire holds and post-war arrangements are finalised. The announcement comes as preparations are underway for a high-level peace summit in Egypt, where global leaders will discuss the implementation of US President […]

‘Situation in Gaza utterly deplorable’: Swedish PM urges EU to suspend trade ties with Israel; calls for unrestricted humanitarian aid

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (AP image) Sweden on Thursday urged the European Union to suspend its trade agreement with Israel, citing Israel’s actions during the ongoing war in Gaza.Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson in a post on X said, “The situation in Gaza is utterly deplorable, and Israel is not fulfilling its most basic […]