Gaza
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U.S. Revives Shelved Gaza Digital Policing Plan for Militias
A previously shelved U.S. proposal for digital policing and cyberdefense training in Gaza has been reactivated and expanded to include anti-Hamas militias, amidst stalled conventional security efforts and an impending international stabilization force.
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Some Palestinians Return to Gaza, A Step Forward for Medical Aid Access
First group of Palestinians has returned to Gaza to receive medical care, signaling a cautious, significant step toward restoring essential health services.
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Middle East Instability Challenges Trump’s Emerging World Order
Iran’s internal turmoil, the complex aftermath in Gaza, and the precarious situation in Syria are testing the foundations of President Trump’s evolving global foreign policy, raising concerns about regional stability and international norms.
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Trump says he is prepared to stay as Peace Council chair for life
Trump says he is open to staying as Peace Council chair for life after his presidency, citing growing donor support and Putin-linked funding options ahead.
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Turkey’s Regional Influence Expands Amid Syria-Kurdish Deal, Gaza Plan
Turkey is playing a pivotal role in a new integration deal between Syria’s government and Kurdish forces, while also being positioned on a proposed advisory council for a Gaza peace plan. These diplomatic engagements coincide with upgraded economic growth forecasts…
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White House Unveils Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ with Global Leaders for Post-War Governance
The White House has announced the formation of the Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ and the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG), featuring international figures and led by Dr. Ali Sha’ath. Chaired by President Trump, the initiative aims to…
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Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan Enters Phase Two: Hopes and Hurdles for Reconstruction and Governance
The US has launched Phase Two of its Gaza peace plan, focusing on Hamas disarmament, Israeli withdrawal, and establishing a new technocratic Palestinian administration. However, the plan faces significant hurdles, including a fragile ceasefire, a dire humanitarian crisis, and disagreements…
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Netanyahu and Trump to Discuss Gaza Strategy in Upcoming Meeting
Netanyahu and Trump to discuss Gaza strategy and regional security issues in a crucial meeting on December 29, 2025.
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Bethlehem Revives Christmas Amid Recovery and Resilience After Gaza War
Bethlehem celebrates Christmas again in 2025 after two years of mourning for Gaza, as locals and visitors find hope amid economic hardship, ongoing conflict, and the slow return of tourism.
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Marco Rubio’s Year-End Briefing: U.S. Foreign Policy Amid Venezuela, Ukraine, Gaza Tensions
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio addressed reporters at his annual briefing, outlining the Trump administration’s stance on Venezuela, the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, while emphasizing diplomacy, security, and the national interest as guiding principles.
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Hamas Commander Raed Saad Killed in Israeli Gaza Strike Amid Ceasefire Tensions
The targeted killing of senior Hamas commander Raed Saad in Gaza by Israel marks a major escalation during a fragile ceasefire, raising new questions about the future of the truce and humanitarian access.
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Gaza Faces Storm Byron: Floods, Cold, and Loss Deepen Humanitarian Crisis
As Storm Byron lashes Gaza, makeshift camps are battered by floods and wind, with at least 14 dead—including children—amid collapsing shelters and mounting despair.
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Anti-Hamas Militia Leader Yasser Abu Shabab Killed Amid Gaza Tensions
Yasser Abu Shabab, leader of the anti-Hamas ‘Popular Forces’ militia in Rafah, was killed in Gaza. His death highlights the deepening fractures between local armed groups and Hamas, as well as Israel’s reported support for anti-Hamas militias.
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Ran Gvili: Israel’s Last Hostage and the Relentless Fight to Bring Him Home
The story of Ran Gvili, the final hostage from the October 7 attack whose body remains in Gaza, has united Israel in grief and determination, highlighting the human cost and political urgency surrounding his return.
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International Court of Justice: The Gaza Genocide Ruling and Western Media’s Reluctance
Despite the International Court of Justice’s landmark ruling on Israel’s illegal occupation and acts of genocide in Gaza, Western media coverage remains deeply compromised by internal biases, structural pressures, and access-dependent reporting, leaving the world to grapple with filtered narratives…