Peacekeeping forces
Jordan's King Abdullah-II has highlighted the complexities of creating an international security force to maintain peace in Gaza, emphasizing the importance of a clear mandate for peacekeeping rather than enforcing peace. In a recent interview with the BBC, the King stressed that most nations willing to participate in
Hezbollah
The Israeli army and the United Nations' peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon, UNIFIL, have given conflicting statements regarding the circumstances of a drone being shot down over the weekend. The incident occurred as Israeli airstrikes over Lebanon intensified, amid a tense ceasefire that ended Israel's war with
Peacekeeping forces
The Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) has confirmed its readiness to join a peacekeeping mission in Gaza, following a decision by the government to deploy troops to the conflict-torn enclave. TNI Information Center Chief Maj. Gen. Freddy Ardianzah emphasized the military's preparedness, citing their technical capabilities and training
Peacekeeping forces
US President Donald Trump met with Qatari officials, including Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, on Air Force One during a refueling stop in Qatar. Trump announced that Qatar would likely provide troops to maintain peace in Gaza, a development
Peacekeeping forces
Turkey is in talks about participating in a peacekeeping mission in the Gaza Strip, despite Israel's opposition to a Turkish military presence, according to a Turkish Ministry of Defense source. The proposed mission would aim to establish a stabilization force to conduct security patrols, protect civilian infrastructure, and
Islamic militants
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed hope that an international peacekeeping force could be quickly assembled to maintain the fragile ceasefire in Gaza, which was signed on October 10, following a two-year period of war that began with Hamas' October 7, 2023, attack on Israel. Rubio's
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The Irish Sunday Mirror has obtained information from UN sources indicating that the UNIFIL peace mission to Lebanon, which includes hundreds of Irish soldiers, may be saved from its planned end in early 2027. Diplomats believe that there is still time to persuade America to continue the mission, which has
Peace negotiations
United Nations Peacekeeping Chief, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, has arrived in South Sudan to brief stakeholders on the impact of the UN-wide financial crisis on the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) operations. The mission is required to reduce its spending by 15% due to delays and shortfalls in cash contributions from
Peace negotiations
President Prabowo Subianto returned to Jakarta after attending the Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit in Egypt, where he reaffirmed Indonesia's commitment to supporting the peace process in the Middle East. During his statement at the Halim Perdanakusuma Air Force Base, President Prabowo emphasized Indonesia's readiness to contribute
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China has been steadfast in promoting gender equality and women's well-rounded development globally, not only by advancing its own women's programs but also by deepening South-South cooperation and North-South dialogue. The country's efforts have led to tangible contributions to global women's empowerment
United Nations
India's Raksha Mantri, Rajnath Singh, introduced the concept of the 4C formula - Consultation, Cooperation, Coordination & Capacity Building - as a guiding principle for UN peacekeeping efforts. During the inaugural session of the UNTCC Chiefs' Conclave in New Delhi, Singh emphasized the need for enhanced cooperation
Peace negotiations
As the first stage of the peace plan for Gaza takes shape, Canada's willingness to participate in a multilateral mission to enforce peace in the enclave raises critical questions about the country's role in a potentially volatile conflict zone. Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced that
