All articles tagged with #diplomatic breakthrough
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's apology call and a personal moment between U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Hamas' top negotiator were key to securing a Gaza ceasefire, with Trump’s peace plan facilitating direct talks and emphasizing human empathy to bridge divides.
US national security adviser Jake Sullivan held talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah, as part of an effort to achieve a comprehensive diplomatic breakthrough in the Middle East. The discussions reportedly explored the possibility of a US-Saudi-Israeli-Palestinian understanding, involving a security pact between the US and Saudi Arabia, normalization of Saudi-Israel diplomatic relations, and improvements in the situation of Palestinians. However, experts express skepticism about the feasibility of such a multifaceted agreement, citing political challenges, resistance from Republicans and Democrats in the US, and the reluctance of the Israeli government. Some argue that the exclusion of Palestinian interests and agency undermines the credibility of the proposal.
Russia has suspended its participation in a crucial grain export deal with Ukraine, raising concerns about global food supplies and undermining a rare diplomatic breakthrough. The deal, brokered by Turkey and the United Nations, allowed Ukraine to export grain by sea, bypassing a Russian blockade. Russia cited obstacles to its own food exports as the reason for pulling out of the deal, but left the door open to reviving it in the future. The termination of the deal could lead to higher grain prices and increased food insecurity in vulnerable regions.