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Israel-Gaza · QatarQatar’s prime minister on Saturday said the Gaza ceasefire has reached a “critical moment” as its first phase winds down, with the remains of just one Israeli hostage still held by militants. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani told an international conference in the Qatari capital that international mediators, led by the U.S., are working “to force the way forward” to the second phase to cement the deal.See the Story
Qatari leader says the Gaza ceasefire is at a critical moment
42% Left coverage: 53 sources

Ahmed Al-Sharaa · Syria
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa speaks as he attends the 23rd edition of the annual Doha Forum, in Doha, Qatar, December 6, 2025.
Syrian president says Israel is in a 'fight against ghosts' amid persistent Israeli military strikes into southern Syria
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Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa has accused Israel of exporting crises to other countries and “fighting ghosts,” amid persistent incursions and air strikes by Israeli forces into southern Syria. Al-Sharaa was speaking at the Doha Forum in Qatar on Saturday, in a conversation with CNN’s Chief International Anchor Christiane Amanpour.See the Story
Syrian president says Israel is ‘fighting ghosts’ and must abide by deconfliction accord
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