International force for Gaza unlikely as countries refuse to deploy troops
Azerbaijan becomes latest nation to rule out sending soldiers. Israel gears up to demilitarize Gaza independently as Trump's multinational plan stalls.
Middle East Peace Process
Netanyahu praises Trump after UN vote; mum on Palestinian state
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."
Security Council approves Trump's Gaza reconstruction blueprint
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 exploits ceasefire as Gaza awaits inevitable clash
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.
Saudi Arabia nears historic normalization framework with Israel
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.
US puts Gaza militias to the test
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.
US pivots on Gaza's 'day after' plan; UNRWA avoids sanctions
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.
US turns to Gaza militias for stability effort
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.
Israel, US agree on joint approach to trapped terrorists in Rafah
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.
'Normalization with Bennett – possible, Netanyahu – never'
A senior Saudi researcher has declared that normalization between Saudi Arabia and Israel under Benjamin Netanyahu's government is "almost impossible," citing the prime minister's handling of regional relations as making ties "too toxic" for Riyadh to pursue.