Why Trump’s lavish Saudi courtship leaves Israel on the back foot

Top U.S. officials convened in Geneva with representatives from Ukraine and Europe to discuss a new peace plan for the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, which has drawn criticism from former President Donald Trump. He has publicly condemned both Ukrainian and European officials for their roles in reshaping the U.S. proposal, which reportedly includes significant territorial concessions from Ukraine to Russia.

The COP30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil, concluded with a fragile agreement, indicating that while the world is not winning the climate battle, cooperation remains alive. The deal, however, failed to phase out fossil fuels and did not meet expectations regarding deforestation commitments, reflecting deep divisions among participating nations.

Israel has confirmed the killing of a senior Hezbollah commander in an airstrike in Beirut, marking a significant escalation in military actions against the group, which has been ongoing despite a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.

Israel has confirmed the killing of a senior Hezbollah commander in an airstrike in Beirut, marking a significant escalation in military actions against the group. This strike is the first in months and follows a period of heightened tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, raising fears of renewed hostilities in the region.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is facing immense pressure as former U.S. President Donald Trump advocates for a peace plan that demands significant concessions from Ukraine to Russia. This situation has left Zelensky in a precarious position, as most Ukrainians oppose surrendering territory, risking a crisis within his military if he complies with Trump's demands.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Ukraine for showing 'zero gratitude' towards U.S. efforts to facilitate a peace plan amid ongoing international negotiations. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that a deal to end the war is unlikely to be reached by the Thursday deadline, as Ukrainian officials engage in talks with European security representatives in Geneva.

Israel conducted an airstrike in the southern suburbs of Beirut, targeting the chief of staff of Hezbollah, resulting in at least two fatalities and numerous injuries. This marks the first such strike in months on the area known for housing Hezbollah officials, as confirmed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office.

Palestinian workers who were in Israel on October 7, 2023, when Hamas launched an attack, are now stranded in a refugee camp at Nablus stadium, unable to reunite with their families in Gaza due to the closed border. For over two years, they have lived in limbo, watching the ongoing conflict unfold on television while separated from their loved ones.