Lebanon enters a new phase of cautious diplomacy as President Joseph Aoun calls for peace negotiations with Israel, aiming to resolve long-standing disputes and disarm Hezbollah amid ongoing regional instability.
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Middle East diplomacy - Palestine - United Kingdom - UK recognition of PalestineBritain’s long road to recognising Palestine
The UK’s formal recognition of Palestine in 2025 marks a symbolic but historically conflicted shift, reflecting a century of policy reversals and growing domestic pressure amid the ongoing Gaza crisis.
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Middle East diplomacy - Michel Issa - Lebanon - US ambassador to Lebanon - Donald TrumpUS Senate approves the appointment of Michel Issa as US ambassador to Lebanon
Michel Issa, a Lebanese-American businessman, was appointed U.S. ambassador to Lebanon in 2025 amid ongoing regional challenges.
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Middle East diplomacy - Post-war Gaza - Gaza peace plan - Donald Trump - Tony Blair - White House - USA - Gaza - Palestine - Israel - Arab-Israeli conflictWhite house Gaza plan assigns unexpected roles to Blair and Trump
A new U.S.-backed plan for Gaza proposes international oversight led by Trump and Blair, excluding Hamas and installing a temporary Palestinian technocratic government.
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