Hamas has said it will delay the release of hostages until further notice and that Israel has violated the ceasefire agreement. Us President Donald Trump has threatened to withhold aid from Egypt and Jordan ahead of a meeting with King Abdullah II in Washington. The World Government Summit in Dubai heads into its second day.

Palestinians are making their way back to northern Gaza in droves after Israel completed its withdrawal from the strategically important Netzarim corridor over the weekend. Reactions to US President Donald Trump’s plan for Gaza continue to flow. Iraq’s President is suing the country's Prime Minister and Finance Minister over delayed payments to government employees in the semi-autonomous Kurdistan Region of Iraq.

Trump plans to “take over” Gaza. Aid barely reaches Gaza’s north. Syria’s Ahmed Al Shara plans to reshuffle his new government.

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Talks have started on the second phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza. A report reveals new failures in Israel’s Iron Dome system. Oil prices fall as the US delayed tariffs on Mexico and Canada.

Yasmeen Altaji gives a round-up of today’s trends

Yasmeen Altaji gives a round-up of today's trends

Yasmeen Altaji gives a round-up of today’s trends