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Arab League, Egypt praise UNRWA renewal as future in Gaza remains uncertain

While the US halted UNRWA funding, and Israel banned it outright after links with terror groups were disclosed last year, Arab countries celebrate its renewal by the UN General Assembly.

 A torn UNRWA logo is seen among destruction in Rafah, in southern Gaza, January 22, 2025
Jordan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi at a press conference in Amman, September 10, 2025.

Jordan, Arab Parliament welcome Gaza ceasefire agreement

 United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres exits the press room after speaking at the United Nations prior to a meeting about the ongoing conflict in Gaza, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, U.S., November 6, 2023

'Peace finally feels obtainable': World welcomes imminent release of hostages, Gaza deal signing

Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani walks as he is welcomed by Jordan's King Abdullah upon his arrival at Marka military airport, in Amman, Jordan, September 17, 2025

Qatar’s bloody fingerprints: The double game of a terror sponsor - opinion


What is Saudi agenda for ‘emergency summits’ on Iran?

Saudi Arabia is taking a wait-and-see approach in lead up to important summits.

Mecca, Saudi Arabia

Arab League again seeks to rescue Palestinian Authority economy

Monthly safety net agreed to again but there’s still no guarantees.

Downtown Hebron shopping area in the Palestinian Authority H1 controlled section of the city, February, 2018

Voices From The Arab Press: THE NEW ARAB SUMMIT IS OLD

In addition to widespread weakness within the Arab world, Israel’s stance in the region has been on the rise.

(FROM LEFT) Arab League secretary-general Ahmed Abul Gheit, Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Assaf attend the 30th Arab Summit in Tunisia on March 31.

An Arab NATO in the making

“It would serve as a bulwark against Iranian aggression, terrorism, extremism and will bring stability,” said a spokesperson for the White House’s National Security Council.

Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir, Bahrain's Deputy Prime Minister Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa, Oman's Deputy Prime Minister Fahad bin Mahmood, Emir of Kuwait Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani pose for a family photo.

A poorly attended Arab League summit in Tunis with no concrete results

US President Donald Trump’s decision to recognize Israeli sovereignty on the Golan, published a scant few days before the summit, shows what little regard he has for meeting Arab heads of state.

Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Abul Gheit, Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Assaf attend the 30th Arab Summit in Tunis, Tunisia March 31, 2019

Arab leaders condemn U.S. recognition of Israeli Golan

President Donald Trump's signed a proclamation last week recognizing the Golan Heights as part of Israel, which annexed the area in 1981 after capturing it from Syria in 1967.

Arab leaders pose for the camera, ahead of the 30th Arab Summit in Tunis, Tunisia March 31, 2019

Netanyahu: Israel in close contact with 6 Arab countries

Netanyahu said that these developing ties are an “important message for the vision of peace – peace through strength.”

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the memorial service to Levi Eshkol

Brazil fears 'halal-backlash' by Arab nations with Jerusalem embassy move

Powerful domestic meat lobby groups and producers have warned, however, that the lucrative halal export market could be threatened by Bolsonaro's expected embassy move.

Zebu cattle are seen in a farm in Paulinia, Brazil July 1, 2017

Arab League: Palestinian issue has ‘reduced’ importance

Moreover, al-Gheith cautioned, no one should forget “the mistakes of Arab rulers and their governing regimes which have caused tragedies in the region.”

A PALESTINIAN woman takes cover during a protest at the Israel-Gaza border fence on Friday

Arab League tells Brazil Israel embassy move to Jerusalem could harm ties

The embassy move has been praised as "historic" by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who plans to attend Bolsonaro's presidential inauguration.

Presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro, shows a doll of himself during a rally in Curitiba, Brazil March 29, 2018.