The National Charter Party held a dialogue meeting in Mafraq titled 'Challenges and Solutions,' attended by party and community figures to discuss local challenges and proposed solutions as part of the party's strategy.

UNIFIL reported that one of its peacekeepers was injured by a bomb dropped by an Israeli drone near its position in southern Lebanon, the third such incident in a month and a half. The force is working with the Lebanese army to uphold the ceasefire agreement reached in November 2024 between Israel and Hezbollah.

A preliminary truce agreement between Israel and Hamas was announced under Trump's sponsorship, including prisoner exchanges and partial withdrawal from Gaza after two years of devastating conflict. The truce did not change the balance of power, and Gaza's reality remains tragic despite media promotion as a victory.

A new shipment of Qatari aid has arrived in Damascus to support Syrian rescue and emergency teams, including advanced vehicles, equipment, and modern devices to enhance emergency response capabilities. This aid reflects the strong partnership between Qatar and Syria to support firefighting and disaster response efforts.

Germany has adopted a random draft system for military service, requiring young men to fill out a mandatory questionnaire and potentially serve at least six months if volunteer recruitment goals are unmet.

Hamas leader Muhammad Nazzal stated that Israel is manipulating the prisoner exchange agreement and that negotiations remain intense. He confirmed Hamas will not allow the occupation to evade its responsibilities and will not participate in the signing ceremony in Sharm El-Sheikh.

Thousands of Moroccans held peaceful protests demanding better education and healthcare, but Algerian media turned these into political conflict, ignoring the shared regional challenges.

Israel has blocked the travel of dozens of relatives of Palestinian prisoners expected to be deported Monday under a deal with Hamas. The occupation authorities returned dozens who tried to travel via Al-Karameh Bridge. A total of 250 Palestinian prisoners sentenced to life imprisonment are expected to be released, with 142 to be deported to Gaza, Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey.

US Vice President J.D. Vance warned of painful layoffs among federal employees as the government shutdown entered its twelfth day due to Congress's failure to pass a federal funding bill.

Dr. Tarek Fahmy described the Sharm El-Sheikh summit as a global peace summit aiming to calm the region and initiate a new phase of stability in Gaza and the surrounding area, with broad international participation invited by Egypt and the United States.