Author: Steven Sahiounie

His Majesty King Abdullah II has sent a cable to Sir Keir Starmer, congratulating him on taking office as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, after the Labour Party’s win in the House of Commons elections. In the cable, His Majesty expressed keenness on advancing the strategic partnership and deep-rooted ties between Jordan and the United Kingdom, wishing the new prime minister success, and the people of the UK continued progress and prosperity. Source: Petra News Agency

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Israel’s spy chief held talks with Qatari mediators on Friday in the latest effort for a truce and hostage release deal for Gaza, almost nine months into the Israel-Hamas war.A source with knowledge of the negotiations said Mossad chief David Barnea and his delegation had left Doha straight after the meetings on the latest Hamas ideas for an agreement.No public statement was issued after the talks.The US, which has worked alongside Qatar and Egypt in trying to broker a deal, had talked up the significance of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to send a delegation to Qatar.The US believes…

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