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Global partners call for Calm as escalating tensions stall UN Two-State Peace Conference

The 19 nations and institutions co-chairing the UN-led two-state solution Conference have voiced deep alarm over surging regional hostilities, which have compelled the suspension of the Conference’s proceedings. In a statement released on Tuesday, June 17, the group — which includes the European Union and the Arab League — cited growing insecurity, particularly the intensifying […]

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UN: Rabat reiterates call for cessation of military aggressions in Mideast

Morocco has reiterated its urgent call at the UN for the cessation of military aggressions in the Middle East to avoid the sufferings of a conflict undermining peace and stability in the region. Addressing the special session of UN General Assembly convening in NY on the situation in Palestine, Morocco’s ambassador to the UN Omar […]

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MidEast: Rival Palestinian Brothers Heed Egypt’s Call for Reconciliation

Opposed Palestinian groups have agreed to head to Cairo for reconciliation talks under the auspices of Egypt’s top General intelligence Officer. “The Palestinian issue has returned to the top of priorities of the agenda,” the New Arab quoted an Egyptian source as saying. The forthcoming meetings whose details have not been disclosed are in line […]

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Tunisia: security stepped up to ward off eminent attacks

The Tunisian Interior ministry on Sunday warned that eminent terrorist attacks were looming on capital city Tunis and ordered stepping up security measures. The interior ministry said it received intelligence reports about unnamed terrorists plotting attacks against sensitive and vital sites in Tunis using car bombs and explosive belts. According to an interior ministry official, […]