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Former Biden adviser says Netanyahu made 2024 Gaza deal ‘impossible’

Former Biden adviser says Netanyahu made 2024 Gaza deal ‘impossible’ Phil Gordon, national security adviser to former US vice president Kamala Harris, has seconded allegations that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delayed a hostage-ceasefire deal in 2024. Writing on X on Saturday, Gordon said Netanyahu added “so many of his own conditions” that the deal became “impossible for another six months”. He said nearly 9,000 more Palestinians were killed in that period, and more Israeli host…

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Crowds Attend Funeral of Saudi Pilot Hamoud Alkalthami in Jeddah

A large crowd attended funeral prayers for Captain Hamoud Alkalthami at Al-Guraigri Mosque in Jeddah on Saturday afternoon before his body was laid to rest at Al-Salhiyah Cemetery in the northeastern part of the city. Relatives, friends, colleagues from Saudia Airlines, aviation sector workers and members of the public attended the funeral. Mourners began arriving early to offer condolences to the family of Alkalthami, who was killed in an attack targeting King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Thursday.

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US embassy tells staff permission needed to use Saudi airports

The US embassy in Saudi Arabia has issued a warning for staff to obtain permission before using King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, as well as airports in Jeddah and Dammam, following recent missile attacks that resulted in fatalities. The embassy advises US citizens to exercise extreme caution and be aware of potential travel disruptions, including flight cancellations and airspace closures.

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Saudi Foreign Minister Receives Phone Call from Omani Counterpart

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of Oman Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, the Saudi Press Agency said on Saturday. The Omani minister expressed his country's condemnation of the attacks targeting Abha and King Khalid international airports and its solidarity with Saudi Arabia. He affirmed Oman's complete rejection of attacks on civilian facilities and threats to Saudi Arabia's security and the safety of civilians.

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Riyadh schools switch to remote learning after airport attacks

Riyadh schools switch to remote learning after airport attacks Schools in Riyadh will move to remote learning for a week, according to an email sent Sunday to parents citing an order from the education ministry, following the deadly attacks on the capital's airport. "Following instructions from the Ministry of Education, all schools in Riyadh will switch to distance learning for the entire week," read an email sent to parents seen by AFP, marking the second time in less than a month that such…

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Hind Rajab Foundation seeks probe into Sde Teiman detainee abuse

Hind Rajab Foundation seeks probe into Sde Teiman detainee abuse The Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF) has asked the International Criminal Court prosecutor to investigate Israeli health and defence officials, the Israeli Medical Association (IMA) and medical staff over the alleged death, torture and ill-treatment of Palestinian detainees at the Sde Teiman detention facility since 7 October 2023. In its Article 15 communication, HRF said the conduct of the accused amounts to war crimes, crimes agai…

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