Latest developments in the Middle East region politically, economically, and security-wise.
The Jordan Chamber of Commerce confirmed on Wednesday that the agreements reached with Syria represent a strategic step towards enhancing bilateral cooperation and opening promising horizons for economic integration that serve the interests of both sisterly countries.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan emphasized the need to support the territorial integrity of Syria, pointing to Turkey's ongoing efforts to support stability in Syria.
The Turkish-American joint group confirmed during its meeting in Washington the commitment of both countries to support a "stable, sovereign, and peaceful Syria," as stated in a joint statement published on the website of the US Department of State.
American sources have reported that Israel is preparing to launch a strike on Iranian nuclear facilities, a move that could escalate tensions in the Middle East amid the stalled nuclear negotiations.
Beirut's Rafic Hariri International Airport has issued a circular prohibiting the entry of any Syrian citizen returning to Syria unless they hold a valid residency in another country for several months.
Imprisoned Abdullah Ocalan, the founder of the "Kurdistan Workers' Party," called for a "major transformation" to reform the relations between Turkey and the Kurdish minority, following the party's historic decision to dissolve its entity and surrender arms.
Lebanese President Michel Aoun affirmed that "Hezbollah" is obligated to adhere to the concept of the state, stating: "Hezbollah has the right to participate politically, but the weapons are in the hands of the state," in an interview with a local Egyptian television channel on Sunday, May 18th.
Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry confirmed his country's keenness to support the Syrian people, and respect Syria's sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity.
Iraqi National Security Advisor Qasim al-Araji emphasized the need to enhance communication between Syria and Iraq to serve the security and stability of the region.
A leaked map obtained by the British newspaper "Sunday Times" revealed an Israeli proposal to divide the Gaza Strip into 3 civilian areas surrounded by 4 military zones in case negotiations fail to reach a ceasefire.
Italian Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio urged Israel today, Saturday, to stop its military attack on Gaza, saying that Palestinian civilians should no longer pay the price of war.
Taher al-Nono, the media advisor to the head of the Political Bureau of the Islamic Resistance Movement Hamas, confirmed to Reuters today, Saturday, the convening of a new round of ceasefire talks with Israel in the Qatari capital, Doha.