Hamas is seeking to integrate thousands of police officers affiliated with the terrorist organization into the new administrative mechanism in Gaza. The demand is expected to face Israeli opposition, as Hamas debates whether to relinquish its weapons.
Israel Hayom has learned that military forces stood ready to launch cemetery operation near Daraj Tuffah and Shujaiyya while awaiting political authorization that came only after the US compelled Israel to open the Rafah crossing.
Sources told Sky News Arabic Arab states and other countries are pressing the Trump administration not to exclude the Palestinian Authority from managing the Gaza Strip. The sources added that Israel has set “impossible conditions” for reopening the Rafah crossing, including the establishment of an Israeli inspection point.
With Palestinian official saying Rafah crossing poised for reopening amid Gaza power shift, Israeli diplomatic source says remote surveillance measures have been taken to ensure reopening, once official, would not compromise Israeli security.
President signs Board of Peace charter at Davos with world leaders, tells Hamas to return final deceased hostage, and says that "Iran wants to talk – and we will talk."
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates announced their participation after being invited by the US president. The states pledged to support Gaza’s reconstruction and to promote lasting peace in the Middle East.
Sources say Trump created Founding Executive Board to complement Resolution 2803 Gaza Executive Board in order to cement his role after leaving office. Security Council Resolution 2803, which endorsed the 20-point Gaza framework, explicitly taps Trump by name.
The new international bodies expect to complete the disarmament of the Gaza Strip within three to five months. Hamas will be given a short timeframe to respond on whether it agrees to lay down its weapons.
Netanyahu embraces Trump's vision for global diplomacy overhaul. US-led body to oversee Gaza policy and will include leaders from countries worldwide, sidestepping UN.
Is President Donald Trump building not only an alternative to the United Nations but also a substitute for the international organization’s authority to use force?
