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Saudi Arabia Mediates Tensions as U.S. Officials Solidify Stance on Iran and Hamas

Saudi Arabia is mediating U.S.-Iran tensions, as U.S. Secretary of State Rubio and Netanyahu emphasize a united front against Iran and Hamas amid ongoing ceasefire talks.

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  1. Rubio: Iran 'Single Greatest Source of Instability' in Mideast

    The Gaza war triggered violent fallout throughout the Middle East, where Iran backs militant groups including in Yemen and Lebanon.

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  2. Bombs Biden Admin Withheld from Israel, Finally Arrive Thanks to Trump

    Despite warnings from the Biden administration about potential civilian casualties, the attack led to relatively few non-combatant deaths.

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  3. Netanyahu vows to "open the gates of hell" if all hostages in Gaza not returned

    Resuming the war could be a death sentence for the remaining hostages and may not succeed in annihilating Hamas, which survived a 15-month Israeli onslaught and quickly reasserted control over Gaza when the ceasefire took hold last month.

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  6. Rubio endorses Israel’s war aims in Gaza and says Hamas must be eliminated

    For Arab leaders, facilitating the mass expulsion of Palestinians from Gaza or battling Palestinian militants on behalf of Israel are nightmare scenarios that would bring fierce domestic criticism and potentially destabilize an already volatile region.

    Rubio endorses Israel’s war aims in Gaza and says Hamas must be eliminated

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  7. Egypt draws up Gaza reconstruction plan that would exclude Hamas

    Even moderate Arab diplomats say the Trump plan is neither practical nor morally right, but one said: "We have to engage with it and if possible divert people away from it."

    Egypt draws up Gaza reconstruction plan that would exclude Hamas

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  10. Rubio says Hamas ‘must be eradicated’, casting doubt on Gaza ceasefire deal

    Such language could complicate efforts to continue talks with Hamas, which, despite suffering heavy losses in the war, remains intact and in control of Gaza.

    Rubio says Hamas ‘must be eradicated’, casting doubt on Gaza ceasefire deal

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  12. In Israel, Rubio and Netanyahu Pledge to Curb Iran

    U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on Feb. 16, where the two vowed to combat Iran’s nuclear ambitions.

    In Israel, Rubio and Netanyahu Pledge to Curb Iran

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  14. Netanyahu vows to ‘finish the job’ against Iran with support from Trump

    Overall, Israel is also still pursuing the broader goal of causing regime change in Iran, one of the recent US intelligence reports says.

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  16. Hamas releases three Israeli hostages on schedule

    All three of the men appeared to be in good condition and were able to walk and talk on their own.

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  17. Trump’s Gaza Plan May Mark the End of the Postwar Order

    Seen in this light, Trump’s proposals are entirely in keeping with the deeper logic of the nation-state — in this case Israel — and with imperial geopolitics, now with the United States as imperial hegemon.

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  18. Trump Reacts to Hamas Hostage Release, Reaffirms Support for Israel

    The move meets Israel’s demands for three live hostages to be released on Saturday to prevent an end to the ceasefire.

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  19. Israel, Hamas release prisoners in latest exchange despite ceasefire tensions

    Despite the performative nature of the release, Israelis were more optimistic about the hostages’ health this time, compared to the hostage release on Feb. 8.

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  21. ‘Hundreds of miles’ of Hamas tunnels remain in Gaza — and it could take years to eliminate them: Israel consul general

    Despite 15 months of intense bombing before a ceasefire negotiated by President Trump last month, Hamas staged a military parade to mark the temporary cessation of hostilities and has moved to swiftly reassert control over Gaza in recent weeks.

    ‘Hundreds of miles’ of Hamas tunnels remain in Gaza — and it could take years to eliminate them: Israel consul general

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  23. Hamas releases three Israeli hostages, the 6th group freed under a ceasefire deal

    Those released included 333 Gazans who were arrested by Israeli forces during the recent war and were sent back to Gaza — the largest group of Palestinians to be returned to Gaza by Israel following more than 15 months of war.

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Saudi Arabia is mediating between the Trump administration and Iran regarding Tehran's nuclear program amidst rising tensions. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, during his visit to Israel, emphasized that Iran poses the greatest regional instability threat, sharing a united front with Prime Minister Netanyahu. Following a hostage exchange where three Israeli hostages were released for 369 Palestinians, tensions remain high with accusations of ceasefire violations. Trump’s controversial Gaza resettlement plan faces criticism from Arab states, while negotiations for a more lasting ceasefire could begin soon. The situation remains precarious as violence could resume.

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