Trump’s 21 Point Gaza Plan and the Shifting Israel–Hamas Dynamics

In late September 2025, former U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled what he called a “21-point plan” aimed at ending the war in Gaza, resolving the hostage crisis, and projecting a pathway toward a restructured Gaza. The announcement has stimulated intense debate, conditional agreements, and uncertainty. Summary of Trump’s 21-Point Gaza Plan: Following is the detailed […]

Lebanon’s president Joseph Aoun begins PM selection talks

Lebanon’s newly elected President Joseph Aoun has begun binding consultations with parliament members to designate the country’s next prime minister. Under Lebanon’s sectarian power-sharing system, a Sunni Muslim traditionally holds this position. The leading candidates for the premiership are: Najib Mikati: The current caretaker prime minister, Mikati previously formed three governments. He maintains strong relations […]