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Michael Horowitz @michaelhorowitz.bsky.social · 1d

The Egyptian FM said he had "a long conversation with Steve Witkoff, who is expected in Egypt in the coming hours."

Michael Horowitz @michaelhorowitz.bsky.social · 1d

A US delegation led by presidential envoy Steve Witkoff will join the negotiations to secure a ceasefire/hostage release agreement according to Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty.

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Michael Horowitz @michaelhorowitz.bsky.social · 2d

Hamas and Israel's delegations have arrived in Egypt's Sharm El-Sheikh for ceasefire talks

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Michael Horowitz @michaelhorowitz.bsky.social · 3d

Seems polling was actually extended in Damascus by 30 min

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Michael Horowitz @michaelhorowitz.bsky.social · 3d

Syrian Electoral Commission: Polling ends in Damascus countryside and some other centers in the governorates

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Michael Horowitz @michaelhorowitz.bsky.social · 4d

#Israel: PM Netanyahu is due to deliver a statement at 20:00 tonight

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Michael Horowitz @michaelhorowitz.bsky.social · 4d

Looks like Hamas' "Yes, but" strategy worked - Trump wants to press ahead with negotiations

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Michael Horowitz @michaelhorowitz.bsky.social · 4d

#Breaking Trump says he believes Hamas is ready for "lasting peace", calls on Israel to stop bombing Gaza and says "We are already in discussions on details to be worked out"

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Michael Horowitz @michaelhorowitz.bsky.social · 4d

Al-Jazeera says Hamas has given its response to the mediators (no details as to what the response is)

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Michael Horowitz @michaelhorowitz.bsky.social · 5d

The thwarting of the terrorist cell and the exposure of its operatives and weapons stockpiles spans several countries and is part of a wide-ranging Mossad campaign throughout Europe, during which weapons caches were located and additional suspects arrested on suspicion of terrorist activities.’

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Michael Horowitz @michaelhorowitz.bsky.social · 5d

As part of the operation, Germany’s internal security service apprehended three members of the terrorist cell, in possession of weapons that were allegedly intended for carrying out the attack.

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Michael Horowitz @michaelhorowitz.bsky.social · 5d

The arrest of the cell members was made possible thanks to close cooperation between the Mossad and Germany’s security and intelligence forces.

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Michael Horowitz @michaelhorowitz.bsky.social · 5d

Israel Prime Minister’s Office on behalf of the Mossad:

‘On Wednesday, a terrorist cell was uncovered in Germany that is suspected of being connected to Hamas and of planning attacks against Israeli and Jewish targets.

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Michael Horowitz @michaelhorowitz.bsky.social · 5d

The Trump plan faces significant obstacles — Hamas surrender, Israeli coalition fracture, and regional politics. But its ambition matters: for the first time, Gaza’s security and governance are outlined rather than deferred.

My new post on Trump's plan
atimeofmonstersmh.substack.com/p/trump-solv...

Trump Solves Middle East

Trump's plan finally addresses some of the critical points needed to end the Israel-Hamas conflict - but carrying it to the finish line will require stamina rather grand standing.

atimeofmonstersmh.substack.com

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Michael Horowitz @michaelhorowitz.bsky.social · 8d

Hamas leaning toward accepting Trump's Gaza ceasefire plan quickly, source tells CBS News

www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-g...

Hamas leaning toward accepting Trump's Gaza ceasefire plan quickly, source tells CBS News

Hamas and other Palestinian factions are expected to present their response to Trump's Gaza ceasefire plan quickly, a source tells CBS News.

www.cbsnews.com

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Michael Horowitz @michaelhorowitz.bsky.social · 8d

Qatar says meeting on Gaza plan to be held with Hamas, then Turkey, on Tuesday

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Michael Horowitz @michaelhorowitz.bsky.social · 8d

Hamas has begun a series of consultations to discuss US President Donald Trump’s ceasefire/hostage-release proposal, a Palestinian source close to the group told AFP.

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Michael Horowitz @michaelhorowitz.bsky.social · 9d

PM Benjamin Netanyahu apologized to his Qatari counterpart for #Israel’s attack on #Qatar’s capital Doha during a telephone call from the White House, a source close to Netanyahu told Reuters

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Michael Horowitz @michaelhorowitz.bsky.social · 10d

WSJ: Xi Is Chasing a Huge Concession From Trump: Opposing Taiwan Independence

www.wsj.com/world/china/...

Exclusive | Xi Is Chasing a Huge Concession From Trump: Opposing Taiwan Independence

The Chinese leader views President Trump’s eagerness for a trade deal as an opportunity to press for his top goal.

www.wsj.com

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Michael Horowitz @michaelhorowitz.bsky.social · 11d

At UN Security Council meeting discussing sanctions against Iran, France says the Europeans "expected concrete and specific gestures" and Iran "did not produce any such gestures."

French official says "we sought an immediate agreement, yet Iran preferred to postpone everything"

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Reposted by Michael Horowitz

CIPS / CÉPI @cepi-cips.bsky.social · 14d

📢New Policy Report - Rethinking Canada’s Middle East Engagement in the Age of Trump’s Return
Edited by @thomasjuneau.bsky.social & @bmomani.bsky.social

Tahani Mustafa, @michaelhorowitz.bsky.social, Mira Sucharov, Daniel B. Shapiro, Randa Slim, @kshaheen.bsky.social & Hamdi Malik

>> bit.ly/4nDpxOl

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Reposted by Michael Horowitz

CIPS / CÉPI @cepi-cips.bsky.social · 14d

📢Nouveau rapport - Repenser l'engagement du Canada au Moyen-Orient à l'ère du retour de Trump
Édité par @thomasjuneau.bsky.social & @bmomani.bsky.social

Tahani Mustafa, @michaelhorowitz.bsky.social, Mira Sucharov, Daniel B. Shapiro, Randa Slim, @kshaheen.bsky.social & Hamdi Malik

>> bit.ly/42HbYEL

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Michael Horowitz @michaelhorowitz.bsky.social · 13d

Witkoff reportedly arrived at the same hotel Netanyahu is staying, in New York - amidst renewed US push for ceasefire/hostage deal

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Michael Horowitz @michaelhorowitz.bsky.social · 15d

UK Maritime Trade Organization said a vessel reported a splash and the sound of an explosion in its vicinity 120 nautical miles (222 km) east of #Yemen's port city Aden

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Michael Horowitz @michaelhorowitz.bsky.social · 18d

Map of the flight path of three Russian MiG-31 that violated the Estonian airspace on Sept 19

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