Read more about the article Independent Groups in Gaza Expose Their Real Intentions. By Carl Montel.
Palestinians rally beneath images of President Mahmoud Abbas and his predecessor, Yasser Arafat. Abbas Momani/AFP/Getty Images

Independent Groups in Gaza Expose Their Real Intentions. By Carl Montel.

We turn our attention to two pressing international stories. First, independent groups in Gaza are once again showing their true intentions, taking advantage of ongoing instability to assert power and…

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Read more about the article Hamas reestablishes authority in Gaza, Confronts Rival Groups. By Carl Montel.
Buses carrying freed Palestinian prisoners arrive in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, on Monday, escorted by Hamas gunmen. © Jehad Alshrafi/AP

Hamas reestablishes authority in Gaza, Confronts Rival Groups. By Carl Montel.

After months of war and an uneasy ceasefire, Hamas is reasserting control across the Gaza Strip — and doing so with force. Reports from Gaza describe public executions, raids on…

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Read more about the article Ryanair to halt Israel flights this winter, frustrated over airport handling. By Carl Montel.
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Ryanair to halt Israel flights this winter, frustrated over airport handling. By Carl Montel.

Europe’s largest low-cost airline, Ryanair, has confirmed it will not resume flights to Israel this winter, citing ongoing disputes with Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport over flight slot allocations. In…

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Read more about the article U.K., Canada and Australia formally recognize a Palestinian State. By Carl Montel.
L-R: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer gestures at a joint press conference with US President Donald Trump (unseen) following their meeting at Chequers, in Aylesbury, central England, on September 18, 2025. (Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP); Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks at a press conference at the National Palace in Mexico City on September 18, 2025. (Yuri Cortez/AFP); Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese attends a flag-raising ceremony marking Papua New Guinea's 50th independence anniversary in Port Moresby on September 16, 2025. (Andrew Kutan/ AFP)

U.K., Canada and Australia formally recognize a Palestinian State. By Carl Montel.

In a historic shift in foreign policy, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia have officially recognized the State of Palestine, breaking ranks with the United States and signaling growing international…

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Read more about the article Qatar demands an Israeli apology to resume Gaza peace efforts. By Carl Montel.
HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani meets with the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Qatar demands an Israeli apology to resume Gaza peace efforts. By Carl Montel.

Qatar is calling for an official apology from Israel following last month’s strike in Doha, before it will resume its critical role in mediating a Gaza peace deal. According to…

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Read more about the article Pakistan allows Saudi Arabia to access its nuclear program under security pact. By Carl Montel.
A handout picture provided by the Saudi Royal Palace shows Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman (R) meeting Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Jeddah on April 30, 2022. (Photo by Bandar AL-JALOUD / Saudi Royal Palace / AFP)

Pakistan allows Saudi Arabia to access its nuclear program under security pact. By Carl Montel.

Pakistan has officially confirmed that its nuclear capabilities could be made available to Saudi Arabia under a newly signed defense agreement, marking a significant development in Gulf security amid ongoing…

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Read more about the article Rubio confirms Qatar-US defense negotiations accelerate after Israeli action in Doha. By Carl Montel.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio

Rubio confirms Qatar-US defense negotiations accelerate after Israeli action in Doha. By Carl Montel.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed today that Qatar and the United States are on the verge of finalizing an enhanced defense cooperation agreement. This announcement comes in the…

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Read more about the article Israeli PM blames Qatar for Hamas support as he justifies Doha assault. By Carl Montel.
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Israeli PM blames Qatar for Hamas support as he justifies Doha assault. By Carl Montel.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sharply criticized Qatar, accusing the Gulf state of being ‘tied to Hamas,’ as he defended Israel’s recent strike in Doha. The controversial attack targeted…

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Read more about the article Israeli tanks advance into Gaza as international condemnation grows. By Carl Montel.
A convoy of Israeli tanks was deployed along the border near Gaza City on Sept 16 - Menahem Kahana/AFP

Israeli tanks advance into Gaza as international condemnation grows. By Carl Montel.

In escalating conflict in Gaza, where Israeli tanks have pushed into Gaza City in a major offensive aimed at Hamas’ last remaining stronghold. The advance, accompanied by relentless airstrikes, helicopter fire,…

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Read more about the article Egyptian President El Sisi warns Israeli Strikes Could Escalate Regional Conflict. By Carl Montel.
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Egyptian President El Sisi warns Israeli Strikes Could Escalate Regional Conflict. By Carl Montel.

Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi has issued a stark warning over Israel’s ongoing military operations in Gaza, cautioning that these actions risk triggering a broader regional conflict. For the first time…

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