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Erdogan rejects any foreign intervention in Iran

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told his Iranian counterpart, Massoud Pezeshkian, that Turkey opposes any foreign intervention in Iran, the Turkish presidency announced. During a telephone conversation, Erdogan emphasized Ankara's commitment to the stability and peace of its neighbor. Discussions focused on the internal situation in Iran, marked by the most serious unrest since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. The Turkish head of state stated that a resolution to the tensions without escalation would also serve Turkey's interests. Ankara is calling for a regional approach to managing the crisis and rejects any external interference.

France criticizes the Trump's Gaza Peace Council's charter

France has determined that the Peace Council's charter concerning Gaza is not in accordance with United Nations resolutions. According to a spokesperson for the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, several provisions of the text contradict the UN Charter. Paris specifically highlights legal inconsistencies with the existing UN framework on the situation in Gaza. France reiterated its commitment to strict adherence to international law and UN resolutions. It calls on all international initiatives to fully comply with this multilateral framework.

Security source at i24NEWS : "We are not aware of any directive to open the Rafah crossing."

"At this stage, we are not aware of any directive to open the Rafah crossing. This is a decision that must be made by the political authorities," a security source told i24NEWS .

"The Rafah border crossing will reopen next week in both directions," announced the head of the Gaza transitional administration

Ali Shaath, head of Gaza's new technocratic committee, announced that the Rafah border crossing will reopen next week in both directions. "We adhere to the principle of 'one law, one weapon,'" Shaath said in a video statement broadcast during the presentation to the Peace Council in Davos.

US President Trumps signs on documents to formally establish the Gaza Board of Peace

Israeli President Herzog voices concern for Druze in Syria at Davos

Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, President Isaac Herzog highlighted the plight of the Druze community in Syria, calling attention to reports of sexual violence and severe torture under the Assad regime. “The fall of the Assad regime is an example of people's disgust with oppression,” Herzog said, adding that Israel is closely monitoring the situation and emphasizing the need for stable policing and cooperation to protect vulnerable communities.

The United Kingdom will not sign Donald Trump's Peace Council treaty in Davos

British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper announced that the UK would not sign the peace treaty proposed by Donald Trump on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, today. The signing ceremony is scheduled for 10:30 a.m.

Ukraine's chief negotiator says he met with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Davos

Ukraine's chief negotiator, Rustem Umerov, says he met with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Davos, Switzerland, where the World Economic Forum is currently taking place. Umerov wrote on Telegram that the meeting focused on security guarantees for Ukraine and a post-war recovery plan. He added that a Ukrainian delegation also met with representatives of the US investment firm BlackRock, which is involved in the country's reconstruction efforts.

US President Trump confirms Russia's participation in his Peace Council with President Putin

US President Donald Trump revealed that Russian President Vladimir Putin has accepted his invitation to join the Peace Council. "There are some controversial people among the members, but they are people who get the job done. They are people who have considerable influence," Trump told reporters at the World Economic Forum in Davos. "We want all countries to be led by people who have control and power." "If I only brought in novices, there wouldn't be much to accomplish. So he was invited and he accepted," the US president continued, referring to Putin. The Peace Council "will do a lot of work that should have been done by the United Nations, and we will work with the United Nations," he added.

Greenland: "There is still much to be done," says the NATO chief after his meeting with Trump

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte told AFP on Wednesday that much remained to be done in Greenland, after US President Donald Trump announced a framework agreement aimed at easing tensions following their talks. "I think tonight's meeting was very productive. But there is still much to be done," Rutte said at the World Economic Forum in Davos.