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Source: Qatar and Egypt encouraged Hamas to accept the American offer in exchange for an implicit pledge from Washington to play an efficient role in ending the war

Source: In late April, communication resumed, and US-Palestinian Bashara Bahbah, originally from occupied al-Quds, engaged in the communications

Source: "Israel" refused to cooperate with all the outputs of these talks

Source: Trump was seeking to complete the deal before the State of the Union address, but "Israel's" interference and its massive attack on Boehler complicated and foiled the deal

Source: Washington demanded the release of the American captive in exchange for pressure to stop the war, but Hamas insisted on the release of 250 Palestinian prisoners

Source: After the meeting between Boehler and Hamas leaders, a meeting took place between Boehler and Khalil al-Hayya in the presence of Bashar al-Masri

Source: After the discussions, a meeting was arranged between Boehler and Hamas leaders, including Basem Naim, Osama Hamdan, and Taher al-Nounou

Source: The godfather of this approach is Boehler's friend, Palestinian businessman Bashar al-Masri

Source: The discussion also focused on Hamas's view of Washington's role and its vision for ending the war

Source: The discussion focused on Hamas' thought process and how to convince it to release Idan Alexander

President Donald Trump speaks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during an arrival ceremony at the Royal Terminal of King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on May 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump lands in KSA on his first regional tour since taking office

US President Donald Trump begins his Gulf tour with a visit to Saudi Arabia, where he meets Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss trade deals ahead of the Gulf-US summit in Riyadh.

US President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman greet delegations during an arrival ceremony at the Royal Palace in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 13, 2025 (AP/Alex Brandon)

Trump pushing AI chip deals in Saudi, UAE trip

Raed Zaharna, right, and his sister Sally sit in their family tent after their mother, Ward, returned empty-handed from trying to receive donated food at a community kitchen in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, May 9, 2025 (AP/Abdel Kareem Hana)

Gaza hunger crisis: Medecins du Monde condemns 'Israel'

Demonstrators wave Moroccan flags during a protest in Paris on March 20, 2016 (AP/Christophe Ena)

France to invest €150 million in Western Sahara

FILE - This combo shows Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, left, pictured in Tehran, Iran, on Feb. 25, 2025 and Steve Witkoff, right, White House special envoy, pictured in Washington, on March 19, 2025. (AP Photos Stringer, Mark Schiefelbein)

Poll: Americans overwhelmingly prefer diplomacy with Iran

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Military operation in Libya’s capital over, says officials

Military operation in Libya’s capital over, officials say

President Donald Trump boards Air Force One, Monday, May 12, 2025, at Joint Base Andrews, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump mulls lifting Syria sanctions, hopes for 'fresh start'

State of emergency declared in Tripoli after senior officer’s death

State of emergency declared in Tripoli after senior officer’s death

An Israeli military helicopter carrying freed captive Israeli-American soldier Edan Alexander who has been held by Hamas in Gaza since October 7, 2023, arrives at Ichilov Hospital helipad in Tel Aviv, occupied Palestine, on Monday, May 12, 2025 (AP)

Released Israeli captive rebuffs Netanyahu, thanks Trump

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What should we make of these methodological inconsistencies with international casualty recording standards? (Al Mayadeen English; Illustrated by Batoul Chamas)

Who is a civilian? - The shifting standards of reporting in the Syrian context

The economic, social conditions are deteriorating on the Syrian coast

The economic, social conditions are deteriorating on the Syrian coast

Why the Israelis cannot win in Gaza or Yemen

Why the Israelis cannot win in Gaza or Yemen

Throughout Operation Prosperity Guardian, current and former US military and intelligence officials expressed disquiet at the enormous “cost offset” involved in battling Ansar Allah. (Al Mayadeen English; Illustrated by Zeinab El-Hajj)

Ansar Allah triumphant: US facing Red Sea defeat again

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Trump heads to West Asia as Gulf pledges trillions in US investments

President Trump is set to begin a three-day trip to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE, where Gulf leaders have pledged massive investments in the US, including $1.4 trillion from the UAE and at least $600 billion from Riyadh. Top US executives will attend a Saudi-US Investment Forum in Riyadh. Diplomats say Gaza may be discussed, but how central will it be?

'Very difficult for the Americans to cheat Iran this time,' says Prof. Mohammad Marandi

'Very difficult for the Americans to cheat Iran this time,' says Prof. Mohammad Marandi

Gaza expresses gratitude to Yemen

Gaza expresses gratitude to Yemen

'Israel' launches 15+ airstrikes on Nabatieh District in escalated aggression

'Israel' launches 15+ airstrikes on Nabatieh District in escalated aggression

Al-Bukhaiti to Al Mayadeen: We won't yield

Al-Bukhaiti to Al Mayadeen: We won't yield

Yemeni reacts to Israeli-US attack: We will never stop supporting Gaza

Yemeni reacts to Israeli-US attack: We will never stop supporting Gaza

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Timeline: Two years of horror in Sudan

Timeline: Two years of horror in Sudan

Civilian casualties from explosive weapons hit record high in more than a decade

Civilian casualties from explosive weapons hit record high in more than a decade

Israelis divided on ceasefire in Lebanon, war strategy, leadership

Israelis divided on ceasefire in Lebanon, war strategy, leadership

Operation People of Might in numbers

Operation People of Might in numbers

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Sheikh Naim Qassem slams Israeli ceasefire violations, urges government action

Sheikh Naim Qassem slams Israeli ceasefire violations, urges government action

From Yemen: Another civilian massacre, brought to you by the Pentagon

From Yemen: Another civilian massacre, brought to you by the Pentagon

Araghchi on Iran-US talks: Constructive start

Araghchi on Iran-US talks: Constructive start

Yemeni Forces target US E-2 aircraft of USS Harry S. Truman

Yemeni Forces target US E-2 aircraft of USS Harry S. Truman