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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday, following Trump's call on social media for Israel to continue dialogue with Syria.
The two leaders discussed several critical issues, including the disarmament of Palestinian militant group Hamas and the demilitarization of the Gaza Strip, according to Netanyahu's office.
The conversation also touched on Israel's ongoing efforts to establish diplomatic ties with countries that do not formally recognize the Jewish state. Netanyahu's office highlighted the importance of these discussions as part of Israel's broader regional strategy, which includes building new alliances in the Middle East despite longstanding opposition from some neighboring states.
President Trump, who has consistently supported Israel's security efforts, extended an invitation to Netanyahu for a meeting at the White House in the "near future." However, the prime minister’s office did not specify a date for the proposed visit.
The dialogue comes at a time of heightened tensions in the Middle East, particularly around the Gaza Strip, as Israel continues to face security threats from Hamas and other militant groups. Both Netanyahu and Trump have previously emphasized the need for stronger regional cooperation and security measures to ensure peace and stability in the area.
While Trump’s social media comments on Syria have drawn attention, his administration has largely focused on supporting Israel's security and countering Iranian influence in the region. Netanyahu's talks with the U.S. president are seen as part of a broader strategy to align Israel with key global powers while navigating complex relationships with its neighbors.
The proposed meeting at the White House marks another significant moment in the growing diplomatic relationship between the U.S. and Israel, especially as both countries address pressing security concerns and work toward broader regional cooperation.
Leaders of countries from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) have agreed to hold coordinated population censuses around 2030. They took the decision at the CIS Council of Heads of State meeting in Awaza, Turkmenistan on Friday, media reported.
A powerful explosion has been reported at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, raising fresh concerns over aviation security in Saudi Arabia as tensions across the region continue to escalate.
Britain and Israel have reached a temporary compromise over the future of the British Consulate General in East Jerusalem, easing a diplomatic dispute that had threatened to further strain relations between the two countries.
South African judge Navanethem “Navi” Pillay won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday “for her efforts to promote peace and international law,” the Norwegian Nobel Committee said.
The U.S. has imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Friday (9 October) escalating tensions with European allies and potentially targeting companies that provide services to the tribunal. The move came hours after former ICC judge Navi Pillay won the Nobel Peace Prize.
Indian police detained more than 2,000 protesters in Delhi on Saturday as authorities blocked a planned demonstration calling for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over disputed changes to voter lists.
At least 12 people, including three children, have been killed in a Russian attack on the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a deal to ease sanctions on Russian diesel.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has criticised U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to ease sanctions on Russian diesel exports, questioning why Moscow was granted an economic benefit without an apparent concession towards ending the war in Ukraine.
Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed surprise after Donald Trump mediated the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace agreement in 2025, the U.S. President said at a rally in New York state on Friday.
The United Nations has condemned a sharp rise in attacks on civilians in Ukraine, reporting that more than 100 people were killed and at least 429 injured in a single week as Russian strikes hit residential areas, passenger buses and critical infrastructure.
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