The United States has requested in a written statement that Hamas and other Palestinian groups disarm completely under a new plan aimed at resolving the Gaza crisis. Analysts have described this move as an attempt by the organization to “politically disarm” itself. According to Arab media sources, representatives of the “Board of Peace” established by US President Donald Trump presented this document during negotiations in Cairo in mid-March. The plan is a part of the US strategy for Gaza, which has been severely affected by Israel’s ongoing war and military occupation.
The US proposal is based on Trump’s 20-point plan, which was agreed upon during the US mediation in October and is related to the second phase of the ceasefire agreement. The plan requires the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, but the reconstruction process will begin only when Hamas and other groups hand over their weapons to Israel. At a meeting of the UN Security Council, US Ambassador to the UN, Nikki Haley, emphasized that Palestinian factions should accept this framework “without delay.” She stated that the disarmament process would be based on mutual principles, moving forward alongside the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces.
Experts have described the US’s new demand as an attempt to reshape the political future of Gaza under new conditions. Meanwhile, Israeli media reports that Iran is spending millions of dollars to prevent the deployment of Iranian small drones. A British newspaper has suggested that if the EU’s top diplomat, Federica Mogherini, leads the negotiations to end the war, the Iranian regime’s grip on power will only strengthen despite the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. US President Donald Trump’s popularity has declined significantly. In response, a US news channel has launched a poll to assess Trump’s performance.
The ongoing conflict between the US and Israel on one side, and Iran on the other, has led to the continued pressure on the global oil market due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian President Hassan Rouhani met with citizens in Tehran on Friday. On this occasion, the President went on a rollercoaster ride and asked citizens about their well-being. The mystery surrounding the three-year-old death of a police officer has been solved, with it being revealed that his daughter allegedly poisoned him.
Students have been chasing a professor around the campus, and a video shows a student kicking the professor with her shoes, while other students also attack him. Abbas Araghchi has stated that Iran is facing an illegal war imposed by the US and Israel. Israeli forces have confirmed that an Israeli soldier was killed in a Hezbollah anti-tank missile attack in southern Lebanon, while four others were injured.
A 12-year-old Afghan asylum seeker has been convicted of kidnapping and raping a girl. According to media reports, the Trump administration is considering different options to escalate the war against Iran, particularly if diplomatic efforts fail. Germany has made it clear that it is not exploring a direct agreement with Iran for its maritime trade through the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps has stated that the Strait of Hormuz is closed to enemies and is only open to their own ports.
A Pakistani cricket team’s former captain and commentator, Shoaib Malik, has shared an interesting anecdote about spinner Usman Qadir’s first match experience. Iranian diplomats have identified fake social media accounts spreading false information. An Afghan asylum seeker, 12 years old, has been convicted of kidnapping and raping a girl.
The Central Contract Board has decided to issue a show cause notice to national cricketer Nasim Shah for violating the Central Contract.
