Trump on Putin and Zelensky meeting:

It’s going to happen, but it should have happened 3 months ago.

NEW: Netanyahu held security consultations today on the status of negotiations and possible steps to continue military operations, Maariv reported citing a source.

The European Union and the U.S. could reach a framework deal on trade this weekend, EU officials and diplomats said.

At IDEF 2025, Turkish Defense Minister Yaşar Güler met with Gambian Defense Minister Sering Modou Njie and hosted Syrian Air Force Commander Brig. Gen. Asim Rashid Huvari and Navy Commander Brig. Gen. Mohammed Al-Soud.

Somali Army Repels Al-Shabaab Attack

The Somali National Army, with Ugandan forces under the AUSSOM mission, thwarted an Al-Shabaab attack in Lower Shabelle.

18 militants were killed, while 4 Somali soldiers were martyred and 7 wounded. The Defence Ministry praised the army’s bravery and international partners’ air support.

Nigeria: Gunmen killed 14 passengers in an ambush in the Bokkos area, in the country’s central region.

Source: Reuters

Somali Navy Chief Attends IDEF 2025

- Somali Navy Commander Major General Abduwahab Abdullahi Omar attended the IDEF 2025 fair.

- During the event, he met with Turkish defense company ASELSAN.

- The discussions focused on strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing Somalia’s naval capabilities to better protect its territorial waters.

Qatar's Foreign Ministry:

Some progress made in recent Gaza ceasefire talks with Egypt.

Qatar's Foreign Ministry:

Qatar and Egypt continue mediation efforts to reach an agreement that ensures the protection of civilians and the exchange of detainees and prisoners.

Pakistan's Foreign Minister:

The Jammu and Kashmir issue will not be resolved without India cooperating with the international community.

Source: Al Arabiya

Pakistan's Foreign Minister:

Our relationship with the United States has seen both good and challenging times.

UK PM Starmer:

Recognition of a Palestinian state has to be one step on path towards lasting peace.

Israel's Foreign Minister:

France's move to recognize Palestine undermines the chances of achieving a ceasefire in Gaza and will not contribute to regional stability.

Qatar Foreign Ministry:

The Prime Minister and Foreign Minister discussed the latest developments in the nuclear file negotiations in a call from Iran's Foreign Minister.

Syrian Foreign Ministry official:

The upcoming meeting with the SDF in Paris will be a continuation of the full integration negotiations.

International Committee of the Red Cross:

We have over 350 staff members in Gaza, and most of them are struggling to find enough food and clean water.

Syrian Foreign Ministry official:

The implementation of the agreement reached with the SDF does not require months, but rather a genuine will.

Israeli Army:

We detected a missile launch from Yemen and interception attempts are underway.

Syrian Foreign Ministry:

The state wants the full integration of the SDF.

Source: Al Hadath

Joint statement by Members of Congress:

We urge the Trump administration to pressure Netanyahu to reach a ceasefire agreement in Gaza.

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