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Gulf leaders meet Trump with two fears: more war and less US protection
Gulf Arab leaders are pressing President Trump for a diplomatic off-ramp from the Iran war as attacks threaten regional security, energy supplies and the future of the U.S. military presence in the Persian Gulf.
Hamas accepts Gaza ceasefire proposal from Egypt and Qatar
Hamas said it has accepted a ceasefire deal proposed by Egypt and Qatar, which seeks to halt the seven-month war with Israel in Gaza, prompting Israel to say it would send a delegation to negotiate – though it warned the proposal remained far from the “necessary requirements.”
CIA chief crucial talks in Europe secure hostage deal/pause Gaza fighting
Efforts to secure the release of hostages held in Gaza and broker a prolonged pause in fighting are at an important juncture as President Joe Biden deploys his point person on hostage talks to Europe for multiparty talks on the contours of a possible agreement.