NEW YORK: Israel has agreed to delay an expected invasion of Gaza for now so that the United States can rush missile defenses to the region to protect its troops there, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing US and Israeli officials.
Israel is also taking into account in its planning the effort to supply humanitarian aid to civilians inside Gaza, as well as diplomatic efforts to free hostages held by Hamas militants, the report said.
Threats to US troops were of paramount concern, it said.
The US military and other officials believe their forces will be targeted by militant groups once the invasion of the Hamas-ruled Palestinian territory starts.
The United States is hurrying to deploy nearly a dozen air-defense systems to the region, according to the Journal.
Reuters reported on Monday that Washington advised Israel to hold off on a ground assault in the Gaza Strip and is keeping Qatar — a broker with the Palestinian militants — apprised of those talks as its tries to free more hostages and prepare for a possible wider regional war.
Israel agrees to US request to delay Gaza invasion- WSJ
Israel agrees to US request to delay Gaza invasion- WSJ
Saudi Arabia’s KAUST advances AI training with winter school
- The event provides a platform for research collaboration, academic partnerships, and connections with global scientific institutions
JEDDAH: King Abdullah University of Science and Technology is hosting the second MenaML Winter School, in partnership with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, from Jan. 24 to 29.
It brings together leading researchers, scientists, and specialists in artificial intelligence from across the Middle East and North Africa, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The program aims to advance scientific research and build specialized technical skills through an intensive curriculum covering both theoretical and applied AI.
Sessions cover the latest in intelligent model engineering, AI for scientific applications, and high-efficiency computing technologies.
Representatives from 16 international scientific and technological institutions are participating, alongside 300 researchers selected from 2,300 applicants based on merit and research potential.
The event provides a platform for research collaboration, academic partnerships, and connections with global scientific institutions.
It promotes innovation and solutions across sectors, including energy, health, infrastructure, and advanced technology, the SPA reported.
The program strengthens regional human capital through advanced training, knowledge exchange with leading experts, and fostering an ecosystem that encourages research and innovation.
It also reinforces the Kingdom’s role as a regional and global hub for scientific research and advanced technologies, supporting its contribution to the development of AI.
