Abbas Araghchi explains Iran's refusal to participate in the Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit due to U.S. President Donald Trump's hostile stance towards Iran, while affirming Iran's welcome of any initiative to end the genocide in Gaza and expel occupation forces.

A poll by the University of Jordan showed that 65% of citizens and 64% of opinion leaders are satisfied with Prime Minister Dr. Jafar Hassan's field visits, reflecting strong popular confidence in the government's approach.

UN Deputy Secretary-General Tom Fletcher calls the Gaza ceasefire a diplomatic breakthrough and stresses the urgent need to address the vast humanitarian needs amid widespread destruction.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu claims huge victories in the war with Hamas, which is preparing to release hostages held in Gaza. A ceasefire plan includes a prisoner exchange ahead of the Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit.

The Qatari Prime Minister stated that mediators postponed discussing the most complex issues in Gaza talks due to parties' unreadiness, while progress was made on ceasefire and prisoner release. Hamas is ready to fight if Israel resumes war.

Authorities in Cairo arrested 21 individuals for exploiting 26 children in begging and aggressive selling. Legal actions were taken, and children were returned to their families or placed in care homes.

President Donald Trump warned Russia that he might send Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine if Moscow does not end the war. Ukrainian President Zelensky emphasized that these missiles would be used solely for military objectives.

The first phase of the Gaza war-ending prisoner exchange deal is underway, with analysts viewing the ambiguity of its terms as a success factor. The article identifies winners including the Palestinian people, Egypt, the European and American public, international law, and the UN, while Palestinians lost many resources, Israel lost its image and political standing, Netanyahu lost politically, and several countries suffered international losses.

The Jordanian Cabinet approved joining the 1992 Helsinki Convention on the protection and use of transboundary watercourses, marking a strategic move to enhance water security amid climate change challenges and shared water dependencies with neighboring countries.

Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz announced that the army will destroy all Hamas tunnels in Gaza after the release of hostages. Hamas will hand over 48 hostages, and Israel will release 250 security detainees in a prisoner exchange deal.