Trump Gaza Peace Plan

Keep door open to talks

Merz, Meloni question Trump’s Peace Board

Germany and Italy say Trump’s Peace Board must change before they can join, while Spain declines outright.

Trump envoys to visit Israel, press Netanyahu on Rafah opening

Trump’s envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to arrive in Israel on Saturday and meet Netanyahu to discuss reopening the Rafah crossing and Gaza’s rehabilitation.

Bereaved father slams Netanyahu:

This is not what victory looks like

Danny Steinberg, father of fallen soldier Colonel Yehonatan Steinberg, demands Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu keep his promises to the people, slams plan to move to 'second stage' of ceasefire with Hamas.

Can Netanyahu stop and reject Trump's Gaza Board of Peace plan?

Netanyahu is made of far sterner stuff than the political leaders who have bent to Trump's will, and he knows that Israel's survival is at stake. Opinion.

EU open to Trump’s Peace Board - if limited to Gaza

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says Europe could work with Trump’s new Peace Board if it is limited to Gaza.

Refuses to disarm

Hamas demands full withdrawal and opening of all crossings

Hamas claims it remains committed to the ceasefire but continues to demand the opening of all crossings, full IDF withdrawal from Gaza, and complete reconstruction - without giving up its “resistance weapons."

When diplomacy becomes complicity

How the world keeps sacrificing Gaza, Israel, and Iran’s people to avoid the truth. Opinion.

Senior Israeli commentator

'Donald Trump is trying to make the world a better place'

Channel 12 News International Commentator and Foreign Editor Arad Nir says 'we need to keep our fingers crossed for Trump's success' following the announcement of the Board of Peace charter.

Report: Hamas reached understandings with Trump administration

Sky News Arabic reports 'understandings' between US and Hamas, under which Hamas will be recognized as a political organization.

President Trump:

'We're going to have peace in the world'

Trump spoke today at the World Economic Forum in Davos to introduce his planned charter for the Board of Peace.

Huckabee To Iran:

'Take Trump seriously'

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee says Iran should not disregard US threats just because they have not yet been realized.

Putin to meet Kushner and Witkoff on Ukraine, Trump’s Peace Board

Putin will meet US envoys Witkoff and Kushner to discuss frozen Russian assets, Ukraine recovery, and Trump’s proposed Peace Board.

Eight Muslim nations join Trump’s Peace Board for Gaza

Eight Muslim‑majority nations join the US‑backed Peace Council for Gaza, supporting Trump’s initiative to secure a ceasefire, rebuild Gaza, and advance a political framework.

Netanyahu to join Trump's Board of Peace

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he will join US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace, composed of world leaders.

Report:

The tense conversation between Netanyahu and Rubio

According to Channel 12, the Israeli Prime Minister phoned the US Secretary of State to air complaints about the Gaza Executive Board; however, Rubio refused to budge.

Trump threatens France with 200% tariff on champagne

U.S. President Donald Trump threatened massive tariffs on France after Emmanuel Macron refused to join his Board of Peace.

Morocco’s King joins Trump’s new 'Board of Peace'

Morocco’s King Mohammed VI accepts Trump’s invitation to join the new “Board of Peace" founded as part of Trump’s Gaza peace plan.

Netanyahu

'Turkish and Qatari soldiers? Not in Gaza'

Prime Minister Netanyahu delivered a speech in the Knesset and addressed the protests against the regime in Tehran: "No one can predict what will happen, but Iran will not return to what it once was."

Gaza Board:

Why Israel Is right to oppose Trump’s plan to include Turkey

The decision by the White House to include an anti-Israel Turkish extremist in a key position on the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza is outrageous. Opinion.

IDF foils terrorist threats in Gaza

Terrorists breach Gaza 'yellow line,' IDF responds.

Trump invites Pakistan PM to join new Gaza Peace Board

Trump invites Pakistan’s PM to join the new Gaza Peace Board as part of a wider US plan to oversee Gaza’s transition and rebuild the enclave.

Trump's 'Board of Peace' hits a bump in the road

Only Hungary openly backs plan as other nations voice concern over US-led body, chaired by Trump, they say could sideline the United Nations.

Jack Engelhard:

Gaza, déjà vu all over again?

Generally, in Trump we trust, but in this instance his instincts may be a touch unreliable. Opinion.

Family comes full circle:

Grandfather redeemed Gaza land; great-grandson will rebuild Gaza

Real estate tycoon Yakir Gabay, a Jerusalem native and son of a former Justice Ministry official, was appointed to the executive council under President Trump’s “Peace Council" to advance Gaza’s rehabilitation.

Report:

Trump seeks $1B buy‑in for Gaza 'Board of Peace'

Bloomberg reports that Trump seeks $1B from countries for permanent seats on his new Board of Peace.

US official: Gaza is our way or the highway

US President Donald Trump's advisers reject criticism of Board of Peace, say Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu must make a choice, Axios reports.

Parents of Hostage:

'Don't leave Ran behind!'

The family of Ran Gvili, the last remaining hostage in Gaza, denounced Trump's push to begin the second phase of the Gaza plan as abandoning Israel's security.

Israel rejects Trump's Gaza Peace Council

Prime Minister Netanyahu announced that Trump's Gaza Peace Council was contrary to Israeli policy.

UK welcomes US move to Phase Two of Trump’s Gaza peace plan

UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper welcomes the US move to Phase Two of Trump’s Gaza plan, urging momentum on the ceasefire, more aid, and a Palestinian‑led future grounded in international law.

Trump:

'Hamas must return the final hostage and disarm'

Trump announces Phase Two of his Gaza peace plan, backs a new Palestinian technocratic government, and demands Hamas disarm and return the final hostage’s body to Israel.

Phase Two of Gaza plan:

Trump announces launch of 'Board of Peace for Gaza'

Trump launches the “Board of Peace for Gaza" as part of his peace plan. The names of the members will be made public at a later date.

Trump doesn’t get played - he plays the players

There is a master plan behind Trump's behavior towards Iran and Hamas - and it gets results. Opinion.

Trump Gaza plan:

WJC backs Phase Two, urges action to recover Ran Gvili

WJC praises US-led progress on hostage returns and Gaza ceasefire but says closure is impossible until Ran Gvili is brought home, urging continued pressure on Hamas as Phase Two of the plan begins.

Steve Witkoff announces

Moving to Phase 2 of Gaza peace plan

US Special Envoy says the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement will now begin even though Hamas has not fulfilled its obligations to return all of the hostages,

PA welcomes Trump’s push for next phase of Gaza plan

PA welcomed President Trump’s efforts to advance the second phase of his peace plan for Gaza, backing a transitional administration and renewed international coordination.

Pallets of energy drinks spotted being sent as humanitarian aid

Footage released this morning shows pallets of energy drinks being brought into the Gaza Strip under the classification of humanitarian supplies.

Report:

Trump to announce second phase of Gaza plan today

U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to announce the second phase, including international oversight and a Palestinian technocratic government, despite Hamas not releasing the hostage Ran Gvili.

Qatar pushing: Move to the second phase

Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson urges Israel to stop setting conditions and warns of the humanitarian impact in the Gaza Strip.

Mother of Hostage:

'Only military pressure will bring Ran home'

The mother of Ran Gvili, the last hostage in Gaza, describes the struggle to bring back her son and expresses concern about the normalization of the current situation.

Bangladesh seeks to join Gaza stabilization force

Bangladesh tells the US it wants to join the planned Gaza stabilization force as outlined in Trump’s plan for Gaza.

New Details:

PA official's meeting with Trump Peace Council chairman

A meeting took place at Hussein al-Sheikh's office with Nikolay Mladenov ahead of establishing a Gaza Peace Council under the Trump plan.

Report: Israel and Hamas preparing to renew fighting

Hamas rebuilding military capabilities, including tunnel network, as it lines its coffers, trains new terrorists, and plans for war against Israel, WSJ reports.

'The day after' arrangement

Hamas considering committee to administer Gaza

Representatives of the Hamas terrorist organization will hold talks in Cairo next week regarding the second phase of the ceasefire agreement with Israel.

AFSI:

Any role for Turkey in Gaza's future would be a disaster

Pro-Israel group rejects Turkish role in Gaza, citing Erdogan’s ties to Hamas.

Trump to launch second phase of ceasefire next week

The US president will announce the establishment of a "Peace Council" as part of the second phase of the ceasefire agreement. The council's envoy will be Nikolay Mladenov.

Trump to launch Gaza Board of Peace next week

Axios report: Trump is set to unveil the Gaza Board of Peace, a 15‑nation body overseeing a new Palestinian Arab technocratic government and Gaza reconstruction.

'I Knew We'd Be Free:'

Eli Sharabi's story of faith under Gaza

Former hostage Eli Sharabi shares how he is coping with loss, his faith in being freed, and his longing for life in Kibbutz Be'eri.

Azerbaijan rules out joining Gaza peacekeeping force

Azerbaijan’s president says the country will not send troops abroad, including to Gaza, confirming no role in any peacekeeping force.

Report:

Israel agrees to establish a managing committee for Gaza

Senior Palestinian Authority and Egyptian officials are discussing implementation of the second phase of the ceasefire agreement and reopening the Rafah crossing in both directions.

Hamas claims it has only 'light weapons'

Senior Hamas officials claim terror group has only assault rifles and a small amount of explosive devices; intelligence indicates otherwise.

International Gaza force

The American proposal for Turkish involvement which was rejected

American officials proposed that Turkey could assist the international force in Gaza while remaining outside the Strip. However, Netanyahu made it clear to Trump that he opposed the idea.

The dramatic intel presented to Trump

Prime Minister Netanyahu told President Trump that Hamas is holding some 60,000 Kalashnikov rifles in Gaza, stressing that disarmament is a prerequisite for any civilian rehabilitation.

After meeting Netanyahu

Trump: If Hamas doesn't disarm, there will be hell to pay

US President says he would support Israeli strikes on Iran if Iran continues to pursue nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles.

Bereaved families to Trump: Ensure Hamas' total destruction

Bereaved families pen letter to US President Donald Trump, demanding he not compel Israel to progress second stage of Gaza ceasefire until Hamas is completely destroyed and the last hostage returned.

Hostage Meets Trump:

Eliya Cohen visits Mar-A-Lago

During a shared meal, Cohen recounted to Trump the details of his captivity and the importance of publicizing his story, and he thanked him for his efforts on behalf of Israel.

Trump-Netanyahu Summit:

Rendezvous with Reality!

President Trump, leopards don’t change spots, only tactics! Iran has leveraged negotiation - as a time stalling tactic - to expedite the restoration and upgrading of its military capabilities. Opinion.

Trump and Netanyahu meeting:

Gaza - The little ewe

Sometimes it takes an iconic biblical story to restore clarity, as Trump prepares to meet Netanyahu. Opinion.

Netanyahu to show Trump:

This is how Iran is working to rebuild its missile program

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to ask US President Donald Trump for green light to attack Iran, stress Gaza plan won't advance until Hamas disarms and last hostage's body is returned to Israel.

'No phase two without Ran':

Families demand return of last hostage before next step

Hundreds join a moving Kabbalat Shabbat in Tel Aviv’s Hostages Square, urging unity and demanding Hamas return Ran Gvili, the last Israeli hostage whose body remains in Gaza.

Deploying Turks in Gaza risks catastrophic conflict

President Trump is not on the same page as we are when it comes to Turkey in general and Erdoğan in particular. Opinion.