Looking ahead, the prime minister detailed the intended goals for the Gaza Strip, stating the objective "to begin the process of disarming and demilitarizing the Gaza Strip and ending Hamas’ rule over Gaza."
Peace plan gets nod with a 13-0 vote; Russia and China abstained. Resolution authorizes International Stabilization Force to demilitarize and govern Gaza; creates Board of Peace chaired by Trump; includes 20-point cease-fire plan.
Hamas expands its leverage on Israel through a humanitarian push, delays internal Palestinian talks and relies on US mediation to stretch a fragile calm that its own leaders admit will not last.
Washington and Riyadh advance a sweeping defense pact, F-35 sale and early-stage economic agreements, as talks on partial normalization with Israel accelerate despite Saudi concerns over Netanyahu’s coalition.
Clan leaders in the Gaza Strip are maintaining ongoing communication with American officials, as various proposals are being discussed regarding the fate of the Hamas terrorists currently trapped in Rafah. However, Israel insists that no resolution will be considered until Hamas completes the return of all the hostages.
A new US draft resolution for the UN Security Council, obtained by Israel Hayom, reveals significant changes for Gaza, including the removal of penalties for terror-linked aid groups like UNRWA.
The US intention is to establish the anti-Hamas militias as a force for maintaining order in the Gaza Strip, one that if proves effective, will be granted additional authority.
Although Israel knows the exact location of the trapped terrorists, it will not attack the tunnel directly or eliminate them. The decision stems from US concerns that such an action could collapse the ceasefire.
The American Coordination Center has taken the lead in managing humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, relegating Israel to a secondary role.
As the war winds down, Israel and Saudi Arabia are moving toward launching direct negotiations aimed at establishing diplomatic normalization, with the US acting as mediator.
