Will Donald Trump's Hamas disarmament endgame make Israel safer? - analysis
The great game has begun for Israel, Hamas, the US, Qatar, Turkey, and others to try to reframe the future of Gaza conflict and the Middle East.
Middle East
Erdogan tells Iran's Pezeshkian that Turkey opposes foreign intervention in Iran
European Parliament adopts resolution condemning Iran’s brutal treatment of protesters
Rafah crossing to open next week amid search for Ran Gvili's remains, Gaza officials say
Jared Kushner unveils $25 billion plan to transform Gaza into economic hub by 2035
The Board of Peace estimates that more than $25 billion will be needed to develop modern utilities and public services.
US President Donald Trump, world leaders sign Gaza Board of Peace's official charter
US president at Davos: "Once this board is completely formed, we can do pretty much whatever we want to do."
Islamic regime's crackdown on Iran protests 'unsustainable,' ex-CIA chief says
Citing recent degradations of Iran’s proxies, such as Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Assad regime, Petraeus labeled the past year as “very very damaging” to Iran.
'How many more of us need to be killed?' Iranian woman calls on Trump to aid protesters - N12
"We're waiting for President Trump to keep his promise," she said. "Mr. Trump, where are you now?"
Syria accuses Kurds of breaking truce in 'dangerous escalation,' tenuous peace deal threatened
The Syrian army said an attack took place as soldiers were securing a captured military base containing explosives, calling it a dangerous escalation.
Putin said to be studying Board of Peace proposal as Trump insists he 'accepted' invitation
“He was invited. He’s accepted,” Trump told reporters at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland after meeting with NATO chief Mark Rutte.
Why Israel says joining Trump’s Board of Peace was not optional - analysis
Israeli officials say staying out of Trump’s Board of Peace was never an option, citing influence over decisions, frustration with the UN, and concerns over Gaza and Hamas.
What is Trump's Board of Peace and who has joined so far? - explainer
Trump first proposed the board last September when he announced his plan to end the Gaza war. He later said the board's remit would be expanded beyond Gaza to tackle other conflicts worldwide.
Iran will fire 'everything we have' if under attack by US, FM Araghchi warns in WSJ op-ed
"Our powerful armed forces have no qualms about firing back with everything we have if we come under renewed attack," Araghchi wrote in his opinion piece for the Wall Street Journal.
Israel’s calculated bet on Trump’s Board of Peace - analysis
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel would accept Trump’s invitation to join, but did not say whether Jerusalem would pay the $1 billion fee required to become a founding member.
