Trump, hosting Jordan’s king, renews insistence US can control and redevelop Gaza

Trump, hosting Jordan’s king, renews insistence US can control and redevelop Gaza

  • King Abdullah II’s visit happening at perilous moment for ongoing ceasefire in Gaza
  • Trump said ceasefire between Hamas-Israel could be canceled if remaining hostages not released
By AP ·

Israeli soldiers gather on top of a tank on the Israeli side of the border with Gaza, as seen from Israel, February 11, 2025.

Netanyahu threatens to resume fighting in Gaza if hostages aren’t released Saturday

  • War could resume in early March if no agreement is reached on the more complicated second phase of the ceasefire
By AP ·

People walk past the heavily-damaged Commodore Hotel in western Gaza City, on February 11, 2025, amid current ceasefire deal.

Egyptians furious over Trump’s Gaza plan, downplay aid threat

  • Hashtag “on the shoe” — common Egyptian phrase meaning “we could not care less” — began to trend in response to what many saw as intimidation attempt
By AFP ·

Saudi Cabinet reviews regional developments, approves key agreements

Saudi Cabinet reviews regional developments, approves key agreements

  • Ministers reject Israeli statements advocating displacement of Palestinians
  • Meeting praises Kingdom’s economic diversification efforts
By Arab News ·

Moving Palestinians ‘unacceptable for Arab world’: Arab League chief

Moving Palestinians ‘unacceptable for Arab world’: Arab League chief

  • Ahmed Aboul Gheit: ‘It’s unacceptable for the Arab world which has fought this idea for 100 years’
By AFP ·

Analysis Leveling Up: Abu Dhabi’s video game scene powering the knowledge economy

Leveling Up: Abu Dhabi’s video game scene powering the knowledge economy

  • The Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT) – Abu Dhabi shares his views on how the gaming industry is proving to be a powerful catalyst for technological progress and innovation
By Mohamed Khalifa Al-Mubarak ·