Trump Gaza Peace Plan

In meeting with Hamas leaders

Erdogan reaffirms Palestinian support

Senior Hamas delegation meets Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Istanbul, stressing the need to implement the ceasefire.

Turkey's spy chief meets Hamas leadership in Istanbul

Turkey's spy chief Ibrahim Kalin meets Hamas political bureau members to discuss Gaza ceasefire phase 2, among other issues.

Israeli group facilitated charter flights evacuating Gazans

Report: Israeli group quietly organized charter flights evacuating Palestinians from Gaza.

Report: Trump’s representatives met with Hamas in Cairo

Arab sources claim that a meeting between U.S. representatives and Hamas in Cairo led to Israel’s decision to reopen the Rafah crossing on Wednesday.

Survey:

Arab Israelis oppose Iran strike as Jewish support soars

JPPI survey finds strong Israeli support for the Iran strike, record trust in President Trump on US-Israel relations, and a majority backing time for his Gaza plan.

Trump was curious about why the Mullahs were not fazed by threats

He shouldn’t have been. They acted true to form. Opinion.

These are Israel's demands of Hamas

Lebanese report says Israel is demanding full disarmament, tunnel maps, and exclusion of Hamas from future Gaza security structures.

Russia questions how Board of Peace will work with UNSC

Russia questions how Trump’s Board of Peace will work with the UN Security Council, cites the board’s mandate and lack of UN Secretary-General participation.

Hamas rejects demand to disarm

Senior Hamas official says the issue of disarmament is “difficult to resolve" and rejects Israeli and US demands.

Arutz Sheva Exclusive:

'Regime change is an opportunity for the entire Middle East'

U.S. Congressman Andy Ogles spoke about the regional upheaval surrounding Iran and declared that the time was right for a free Iran and making the world safer for Israel and the USA.

Hamas 'open' to peacekeepers in Gaza, with conditions

Hamas says it is open to international peacekeepers to monitor the ceasefire in Gaza but rejects interference in “internal affairs".

IDF warns: Hamas retaking control of Gaza

Reuters publishes IDF assessment warning that Hamas is utilizing ceasefire to retake control of Gaza.

Sa'ar to Board of Peace

'Trump's historic actions prove his leadership time and again'

Foreign Minister, representing Israel at the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace, says all previous plans for Gaza because they did not address the root problems of terror, hate, and indoctrination.

How Hamas is using Trump's plan to cement its power in Gaza

Palestinian Arab sources say terror group names governors, maintains tax collection as Israeli assessment warns influence will persist.

World leaders gather in DC for meeting of Trump Board of Peace

Foreign Minister Sa'ar is representing Israel at the first meeting of the 28-member state Board of Peace.

Ambassador Waltz:

'Hamas must and will disarm'

US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz tells the UN that Hamas must disarm before reconstruction.

Herzog warns: Iran’s ruthless regime must end

At the CMCC, President Herzog accuses Iran’s regime of slaughtering thousands and calls for an end to its reign of terror during Ramadan remarks.

Hamas continues staunch refusal to disarm

In interview with Drop Site, senior Hamas official Basem Naim rejects unilateral disarmament and links any weapons talks to ceasefire and statehood.

After Indonesia:

Morocco to send soldiers to Gaza for multinational force

Morocco, along with Greece and Albania, is in advanced talks with the United States to send soldiers to Gaza, with the base for the foreign forces to be established between Rafah and Khan Yunis.

Will Qatar "buy" Gaza for Hamas?

Qatar reportedly intends to pay the highest amount for the reconstruction of Gaza in order to increase its influence in the Peace Council on behalf of Hamas.

Israel warns: Hamas setting conditions for 2nd stage of ceasefire

Ahead of transition to second stage of ceasefire, Gaza reconstruction, Hamas demanding to control Gaza politically.

Trump Gaza plan

Indonesia sets timeline for troop deployment to Gaza

Indonesia commits to sending up to 8,000 troops to Gaza by June, for humanitarian mission under Trump’s peace plan.

'Hamas must disarm'

Trump says over $5 billion pledged to rebuild Gaza

President Donald Trump says member states will pledge more than $5 billion for Gaza humanitarian and reconstruction efforts, urges Hamas to commit to “full and immediate demilitarization."

Report: Hamas to begin disarming within two weeks

Sources in US President Donald Trump's 'Peace Council' claim Hamas will begin disarming in March.

Gideon Sa'ar to represent Israel at Trump's Peace Council

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar to fly to Washington to attend Peace Council, at the request of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Mladenov:

'Disarmament of all Gaza militants essential for lasting peace'

Nickolay Mladenov, head diplomat for Gaza ceasefire talks, insists all militants must disarm. His comments come after reports suggesting Hamas could keep light weapons as part of Trump’s peace plan.

Israel officially joins Board of Peace

Israel joins the US-backed Board of Peace as a founding member, alongside 27 other nations. Despite this, Prime Minister Netanyahu will not attend the inaugural meeting in Washington next week.

US official:

Gaza ceasefire holding, Hamas disarmament to begin in March

Despite Hamas’s insistence that it will not disarm, US official declares disarmament will begin in March, with international stabilization force expected to expand.

Soldiers warn: This is how Hamas challenges the border

Hamas sending women and children to test IDF reaction to ceasefire violations, as IDF prepares for largescale Nukhba infiltration, Doron Kadosh reports.

First foreign force in Gaza - from Indonesia

Thousands of soldiers from Indonesia are expected to be deployed in the southern Gaza Strip, between Rafah and Khan Younis, within weeks, despite the country having no diplomatic relations with Israel.

Dr. Shmuel Katz:

'Iran's ideology makes diplomacy the biggest risk'

Dr. Shmuel Katz explains how Iran’s leadership will use negotiations to buy time, spread influence through proxies, and threaten global stability unless its ideology is confronted head-on.

Hamas leader Mashaal rejects Trump disarmament plan

Senior Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal rejects President Trump’s call for Hamas to disarm, vowing to defeat Israel and defending Hamas’s October 7 massacre.

Over constitution

Italy rules out joining Trump’s Board of Peace

Italy will not join President Trump’s Board of Peace, with Foreign Minister Tajani saying constitutional limits make participation impossible despite Rome’s close ties with Washington.

IDF eliminates approaching terrorists

IDF troops operating in both the southern and northern Gaza Strip identify, eliminate terrorists who crossed the Yellow Line, posing an immediate threat.

Chamberlain’s “Peace for our Time":

Is that failure resurrected in President Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan?

Regarding stage two of Trump’s undoable plan, the President must have known all along that Hamas would never give up its arms or make any real concessions for peace with Israel. Opinion.

Trump:

'Hamas must disarm or they won’t be around any longer'

At the National Prayer Breakfast, Trump says Hamas must disarm or be destroyed and says Iran is negotiating because it fears US military action.

Ceasefire violation in Gaza - again

IDF troops identified approaching terrorists, neutralized threat, military statement confirms.

Netanyahu Is correct:

Gaza cannot be rebuilt until Hamas Is disarmed

Plain talk about Gaza, where Hamas has demonstrated a consistent ability to transform civilian goods into weapons, turning humanitarian aid into a force multiplier for violence against Israel. It keeps promising more of the same. Is no one listening? Op-ed.

The latest dumb idea out of Washington

The idea of paying Hamas to disarm angers me so much that I am incandescent. And there is more. Opinion.

PA not involved in Gaza rule? The logo says otherwise

Despite pledges excluding Hamas and the Palestinian Authority, the new Gaza administration body features PA symbols and members linked to Fatah and PA institutions.

'Key humanitarian step'

US State Dept Welcomes reopening of Rafah Crossing

US State Department cites Gaza committee announcement, quoting officials who say the Rafah Crossing reopening will ease movement and humanitarian needs.

Israel moves to phase B

Rafah Crossing to open on Sunday

Rafah crossing to open in coordination between Israel, Egypt, and EU delegation.

Amine Ayoub:

The "Board of Peace" Gaza Plan is a recipe for Hamas’s revival

Real peace is never made with active enemies who believe they can wait out their opponents; it is made only with former enemies who have been unequivocally defeated. Opinion.

Ahead of Rafah reopening: Hamas continues violating ceasefire

Terrorists approach IDF troops in Gaza, are eliminated.

Trump’s Board of Peace launches X account

Trump’s Board of Peace launches its official X account, announcing the founding members.

Hamas refuses to disarm

'Weapons are essential for defense against occupation'

Senior Hamas official rejects the demand to disarm as part of the ceasefire agreement and insists on a full Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip.

US official links Hamas disarmament to amnesty

US official says Hamas disarmament may come with amnesty under Trump’s Gaza plan.

Hamas terrorists to exit Gaza without Israeli security checks

Rafah Crossing to open without Israeli personnel on site, allowing Hamas terrorists to exit freely.

Arab affairs reporter warns:

'Rafah Crossing will create Hamastan'

Channel 12 correspondent says allowing Egypt sole control over Gaza’s main gateway could entrench Hamas rule and turn the Strip into a permanent jihadist front.

Rafah Crossing

Witkoff hints: US, Israel coordinating on future steps

US envoy says talks were constructive as Washington and Jerusalem coordinate next steps on Phase 2 of Trump’s Gaza plan and broader regional issues

Jack Engelhard:

Does Trump own Gaza?

Usually we like Trump's American swagger. But not when it comes to Israel, our most loyal ally in the Middle East. Opinion.

Report:

Netanyahu blocked Herzog from Trump’s Gaza Peace Board launch

According to Axios, Netanyahu rejected a White House request for Herzog to attend Trump’s Gaza Peace Board launch in Davos, prompting tense exchanges.

Despite ceasefire violations

Report: Rafah Crossing to open soon

Rafah Crossing to open with European observers, Israel monitoring from afar, report says.

Watch:

Bar Kupershtein on stage with Hatikva 6

At Hatikva 6's concert held at Hangar 11 in Tel Aviv, former captive Bar Kupershtein took the stage alongside lead singer Omri Glickman.

Is Trump that gullible?

UN official who financed Rina Schnerb HY"D murder on Gaza Board

How can the U.S. be elevating a leftist Dutch globalist who hates Trump and Geert Wilders? What is Witkoff's motivation for doing so? Opinion.

Ran Gvili's family urges Trump to place the pressure on Hamas

Family of Ran Gvili, the last hostage still held in Gaza, urges US President Donald Trump to place the pressure on Hamas, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to stand firm and keep commitments.

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.