Jerusalem outlines sweeping conditions as Arab states push for Palestinian Authority control of Strip, including complete Hamas disarmament and transformation of refugee camps into standard communities.
US officials want to determine whether Hamas has indeed done everything in its power to find the last remaining Israeli hostage in Gaza. If it is confirmed that this is the case, they argue there is no reason not to move on to the next phase of the Trump plan.
Sources say the administration is applying heavy pressure as Netanyahu insists Hamas must first return all deceased hostages. Washington aims to launch Gaza reconstruction by March 2026.
Move comes despite Hamas not living up to its side of the Trump deal by keeping two deceased hostages. Departure is conditional on security approval and EU supervision.
With two deceased hostages remaining, the sides are moving closer to the beginning of the second phase of the Trump plan. In Israel’s defense establishment, officials are worried about what they call American eagerness, saying only Israel can dismantle Hamas.
Although President Donald Trump declared Saudi Arabia his “top non-NATO ally,” the practical results of his meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman fell far short of what both leaders had hoped to achieve.
Opposition leader Yair Lapid submits Hamas-Israel hostage deal for MKs' endorsement, but one of Netanyahu’s ministers has already vowed to oppose it. Vote largely symbolic.
Azerbaijan becomes latest nation to rule out sending soldiers. Israel gears up to demilitarize Gaza independently as Trump's multinational plan stalls.
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.