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08/07/2025August 7, 2025
Trump wants ‘all Middle Eastern countries’ to join Abraham Accords
has said it was important that more countries join the Abraham Accords to ensure peace in the Middle East.
was signed during Trump’s first term in office, with four Muslim-majority countries agreeing to normalize diplomatic relations with Israel.
“Now that the nuclear arsenal being ‘created’ by Iran has been totally OBLITERATED, it is very important to me that all Middle Eastern Countries join the Abraham Accords,” Trump wrote in a social media post on Thursday.
More countries in the region have been hesitant to join the deal amid public outrage over the death toll and starvation in Gaza.
According to local officials, more than 60,000 people have been killed during Israel’s assault in Gaza.
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Israel’s Security Cabinet meets as Netanyahu seeks expansion
The Israeli Security Cabinet is meeting to discuss plans in Gaza, amid reports that is seeking approval for expanding operations in the Palestinian territory.
Some Israeli media reports have suggested the government is preparing to order a full occupation of Gaza.
The Times of Israel news outlet said the meeting on Thursday was due to begin around 6 p.m. local time (1500 GMT).
with army chief Eyal Zamir about possible next steps in Gaza. The prime minister’s office confirmed Zamir presented several options for continuing the conflict, but no details were disclosed publicly.
The plans need approval from the Israeli Security Cabinet.
Families of hostages still held in Gaza have opposed Israeli occupation of Gaza, saying it would put the captives’ lives at risk. Israeli estimates suggest about 50 hostages remain, with some 20 believed to be alive.
According to Israeli media, and further strain Israel’s army.
Israel occupied Gaza during the 1967 Six-Day War and withdrew in 2005.
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We’re waiting for an announcement from the Israeli Security Cabinet meeting today, as seeks approval for an update to Israel’s plan for Gaza.
It comes as Netanyahu is facing increasing pressure internationally and domestically, reportedly also from the army chief.
Also on Thursday, is giving an update on starvation in Gaza.
Later today, Israel’s ultra-Orthodox community is expected to hold a protest against the arrest of students who evaded military draft.
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