The White House has reportedly agreed to the Egyptian plan for Gaza reconstruction, but with a significant condition: Hamas must be removed and fully disarmed. This development comes as the international community continues to seek a lasting solution to the Gaza conflict. According to recent reports, Egypt's plan for Gaza reconstruction involves a comprehensive five-year initiative, projected to cost $53 billion.¹ The plan includes a committee of experts to oversee the clearance of rubble and unexploded ordnance, followed by a four-and-a-half-year reconstruction phase. However, the plan's success hinges on addressing the complex issue of Hamas's future. Israel has expressed concerns about the plan, citing the need for a security-only approach in dealing with Hamas. The US role in the process will be crucial, with some suggesting that a coordinated US-Arab effort could help prepare the ground for peace negotiations between the Palestinian Authority and Israel.
🗣 Kim Jong Un Calls Putin His "Closest Comrade" in Strong Message of Alliance
⏺ North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called Russian President Vladimir Putin his "closest comrade" in a birthday message, signalling deeper ties between the two nations.
⏺ As relations strengthen amid the Ukraine war, Kim also vowed to accelerate North Korea’s nuclear weapons program.
Accusations have emerged that Pyongyang is supplying weapons to Russia in exchange for military technology, further unsettling Western nations.