Gaza ceasefire talks and Libya in turmoil


Yasmeen Altaji
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Gaza ceasefire talks are continuing in Qatar.

The Prime Minister of Libya's UN-backed government has told armed groups to "stand with the state”.

Armed groups in Syria who have not joined state ranks have been given 10 days to do so.

On today's episode of Trending Middle East:

Gaza talks focus on plan for 70-day truce and the release of up to nine hostages

'Stand with the state', Libya Prime Minister tells armed groups after clashes

Syria's remaining armed rebel groups given 10 days to join state forces

This episode features Hamza Hendawi, Cairo Correspondent.

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Gina MIller, anti-Brexit campaigner

Lord Smith, former Cabinet minister

Sandi Toksvig, broadcaster

 

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Updated: May 19, 2025, 3:01 PM`
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