At Arab summit, Spain calls for pressure on Israel to end Gaza 'massacre'
Saturday, 17 May 2025 () At an Arab League summit in Baghdad, global leaders urged increased pressure on Israel to halt the Gaza conflict, following intensified Israeli operations. UN chief Guterres called for a permanent ceasefire, while Egypt's President Sisi appealed to US President Trump for intervention. The summit addressed Gaza's reconstruction, countering Trump's earlier controversial proposal.
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