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The Gaza ceasefire process is officially moving into Phase Two, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirming that the first phase is complete, including hostage returns and prisoner exchanges. As the diplomatic machinery accelerates, Washington and several international partners are pushing for a long-term stabilization plan to prevent a renewed spiral of conflict. Netanyahu signaled that Phase Two will focus on Hamas disarmament and steps toward Gaza demilitarisation, while Israel anticipates a full military withdrawal once the final hostage is safely returned. WATCH
08 December, 2025 09:48 PM IST |
The Middle East power balance is undergoing a dramatic reset, with Iran, Turkey and Saudi Arabia tilting into a new triangular alignment that is reshaping diplomatic calculations from Washington to Jerusalem. As regional sandstorms shift, Trump delivers a geopolitical warning shot to Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, urging restraint and signaling that Washington will not greenlight further ignition in an already combustible arena. Meanwhile, Israel’s internal political storm intensifies. President Isaac Herzog places Netanyahu’s pardon request under a national-interest scalpel, insisting the decision will hinge on the needs of the country, not the fate of one man. WATCH
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