Kushner's Gaza peace plan talks end without breakthrough
Talks linked to Jared Kushner's Gaza peace plan have ended without a breakthrough, according to the supplied report. The discussions were focused on efforts to advance a peace framework for Gaza, but no agreement was reached. The outcome leaves the process unresolved at a time when diplomatic efforts around the territory remain closely watched.The report gives no detailed account of the participants, venue, or the specific points of disagreement. It does, however, confirm that the talks concluded on 17 August 2026 and that they did not produce a deal. That makes the meeting part of an ongoing diplomatic track rather... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Aug 2026 20:02 LONDON
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US and Israel agree on American general to verify Hamas disarmament before Gaza withdrawal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US envoy Jared Kushner have agreed that an American general would oversee the verification of Hamas disarmament before any Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, according to an Israeli official. The understanding was reached on Monday in Jerusalem, as Washington tries to revive its Gaza peace plan amid continuing tensions with Netanyahu. Israel says there will be no redeployment or reconstruction in the Gaza Strip until Hamas gives up its weapons.A senior Israeli official said the two sides agreed that no redeployment or reconstruction would take place before Hamas is disarmed throughout Gaza. The official added... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Aug 2026 19:30 LONDON
Day News Recap: Deadly crises span Congo, Indonesia and Gaza as markets split on risk appetite
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has become the deadliest in the country’s history, with government data putting deaths at 2,325 as the crisis continues to spread its toll. 🔗Indonesia is also facing a major disaster after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Flores island, killing at least 68 people, displacing about 5,000 residents and leaving aid shortages and aftershocks to hamper rescue work. 🔗In the Middle East, the Gaza war and wider regional tensions remained in focus as Jared Kushner prepared to meet Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv after more than two hours of talks with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 17 Aug 2026 18:20 LONDON
US General to Oversee Hamas Disarmament Under Gaza Deal, Israeli Official Says
A United States general would oversee the disarmament of Hamas under a Gaza agreement, according to an Israeli government official cited on Monday. The official said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reached an understanding with US envoy Jared Kushner on the arrangement. Israel is also said to be maintaining that its troops will not withdraw from the Gaza Strip until all Hamas weapons are handed over.The report said there has been no immediate confirmation from the United States of any such deal. It also said the disarmament issue is part of the wider agreement signed between Israel and Hamas to end... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Aug 2026 16:30 LONDON
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Kushner to meet Netanyahu after more than two hours of Hamas talks in Cairo
Jared Kushner is due to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv after holding more than two hours of talks with a Hamas delegation in Cairo. The meeting is part of a renewed US push to advance a 15-point Gaza roadmap that Washington says is being backed by the Board of Peace. The diplomatic effort comes as the second phase of the ceasefire framework remains contested and the main parties continue to disagree over how it should be carried out.According to the supplied material, Kushner was joined in Cairo by Board of Peace Director-General Nickolay Mladenov and former... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Aug 2026 14:31 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Earthquake toll climbs in Indonesia as Gaza, Ukraine and EU tensions deepen
Rescuers in eastern Indonesia are still searching collapsed buildings after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake on Flores island killed at least 53 people, while more than 12,000 displaced residents were still waiting for urgent aid. Officials said the death toll could rise as teams reach cut off areas and assess the scale of the damage. 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, Jared Kushner is due to meet Benjamin Netanyahu after holding rare talks with Hamas linked figures in Egypt, in a renewed push to advance a Gaza deal. At the same time, Israel's national security minister Itamar Ben Gvir has been reported... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 17 Aug 2026 08:36 LONDON
Day News Recap: Deadly disasters and conflict flare across multiple regions as Ukraine war escalates
Russia said at least seven people were killed in what it called the largest Ukrainian drone attack of 2026, with 822 drones launched, while President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russian forces used North Korean missiles and warned that up to 50,000 North Korean troops could reinforce Moscow's war effort. 🔗 🔗Ukraine also reported fresh Russian strikes on Kyiv, where six people were injured at a market, and elsewhere in the country, while a separate report said British made drones were used to strike targets inside mainland Russia for the first time. 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, Israeli air strikes in southern... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 16 Aug 2026 18:21 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Indonesia quake toll rises as Ebola spreads and Ukraine, Gaza tensions deepen
Rescue teams in eastern Indonesia are still searching collapsed buildings and landslide debris after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake on Flores island killed at least 51 people, forced thousands from their homes and left many residents waiting for aid. 🔗The disaster has also triggered a wider humanitarian response, with reports from the island saying roads and damaged villages are making access difficult as crews continue to look for survivors. 🔗In central Africa, the World Health Organization says the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is spreading faster than containment efforts and is on track to become the deadliest... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 16 Aug 2026 08:36 LONDON
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Ukraine says it has sent new proposals to the United States on ending war with Russia
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Kyiv has handed the United States new proposals aimed at ending the war with Russia. He made the announcement in a nightly video address on Tuesday, saying the plan had been conveyed to the American side. The statement comes as both Ukraine and Russia have suggested that US negotiators may soon visit their countries.Zelenskyy said Washington could help strengthen Ukraine's defences, especially its air defences, while increasing pressure on Moscow to prepare for an end to the war rather than prolonging it. He did not disclose the contents of the proposals. The war began in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Aug 2026 07:02 LONDON
