Overview
- U.S. policy discussions on Gaza’s future center on three competing proposals, with analyst Thomas Warrick urging President Trump to choose a path as he heads into a 29 December meeting with Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu.
- Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman called on Yemen’s Southern Transitional Council to withdraw from camps in Hadramawt and Al‑Mahra and hand them to local authorities and Shield of the Homeland forces, with the coalition warning against escalatory moves.
- The STC leadership said it remains open to arrangements that guarantee southern security, stability and territorial integrity, while affirming partnership with Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
- Somalia’s federal parliament unanimously declared Israel’s recognition related to Somaliland null and void, asserting Somalia’s sovereignty and the indivisibility of its territory.
- Egypt’s foreign minister publicly reaffirmed full support for Somalia’s unity and sovereignty, as AFCON organizers in Agadir announced stricter, ticket‑only stadium entry after a packed Egypt–South Africa match drew vast crowds.