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Arab nations for first time pressure Hamas to disarm, relinquish power in Gaza
Arab nations are calling on Hamas to disarm, bring about an immediate end to the war in Gaza and eventually allow the Palestinian Authority to take over the Strip.
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Arab nations are getting wise to Hamas — even as others foolishly squeeze Israel
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has idiotically threatened to recognize a Palestinian state, but Arab nations are finally getting wise, critics say.
Arab League backs call for Hamas to disarm for a two-state solution
Saudi Arabia and France issued the "New York Declaration," which was backed by the Arab League, Qatar and Egypt.
Arab states call for Hamas to disarm amid push for a Palestinian state
The world’s Arab countries for the first time have joined unanimously in the call for Hamas to lay down its weapons, release all hostages and end its rule of the Gaza Strip.
In a first, Arab League countries condemn Oct. 7 attack, call on Hamas to disarm
A range of voices, including France, the Israeli Hostages and Missing Families Forum and liberal pro-Israel pundits, heralded the Arab League’s participation as a remarkable breakthrough. The 22-nation Arab League has signed onto a declaration that condemns Hamas’ Oct.
Arab Nations Urge Hamas To Give Up Arms And Power In Gaza For First Time
A number of Arab nations called on Hamas to relinquish its arms and rule over the Gaza Strip on Tuesday in an unprecedented move at the United Nations (UN). The 22-member Arab League — which includes Egypt,
Arab states' call on Hamas to disarm may finally enable endgame in Gaza
This opens the door to an endgame in Gaza, where Hamas is finally gone, the Palestinian Authority reenters with regional international backing, and war gives way to rebuilding and diplomacy.
In a First, Arab Nations Want Hamas to Disarm
For the first time, all 22 Arab League nations have united to call on Hamas to disarm and relinquish control of Gaza, which the New York Times describes as an unprecedented move that could reshape the path toward a Palestinian state.
Arab nations call on Hamas to disarm and relinquish control of Gaza
We take a look at reactions to a call by Arab nations for Hamas to disarm as a step toward establishing peace in the Palestinian territories. Also, French Olympic champion Léon Marchand shatters a world record at the championships in Singapore.
UN report finds United Nations reports are not widely read
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres briefed countries on Friday on the report, produced by his UN80 reform taskforce that ...
United Nations’ Relief Chief: If anyone can shift Israeli Government, ‘It’s of course, the Americans’
UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher tells CNN’s Christiane Amanpour that if anyone can shift the Israeli government, ...
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Vatican to United Nations: Two-state solution in Israel and Palestine is ‘only’ path to lasting peace
"Only through patient and inclusive dialogue" can "a just and lasting conflict resolution can be achieved" in the ...
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United Nations says driving aid into Gaza is cheaper and safer
Palestinians rush to collect humanitarian aid airdropped in central Gaza Strip, 31 July 2025 ...
UN court rules wealthy nations pay up for climate change damages in controversial global ruling
International Court of Justice determines countries are responsible for corporate emissions and must cooperate to achieve ...
Explainer-Could the Palestinians become a full member of the United Nations?
UNITED NATIONS - Momentum seems to be building for more countries to recognize a Palestinian state in Israeli-occupied ...
United Nations hosts two-state solution summit amid Gaza war and global outcry
United Nations held a summit to push for Palestinian statehood as Gaza war raged on and global pressure mounted.
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The amount each UN member must pay varies. In 2025, the U.S. was responsible for 22% of the UN’s regular budget and 26.2% of ...