Kushner unveils $25b Gaza plan to transform Strip 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.
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US President Donald Trump, world leaders sign Gaza Board of Peace's official charter
Islamic regime's crackdown on Iran protests 'unsustainable,' ex-CIA chief says
'How many more of us need to be killed?' Iranian woman calls on Trump to aid protesters - N12
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.
Turkey deploys advanced radar at Damascus airport, raising Israeli concerns
Turkey deployed an advanced radar system at Damascus International Airport, a move Western sources warn could restrict Israel’s freedom of action in Syrian airspace and heighten regional tensions.
CENTCOM says up to 7,000 ISIS detainees could be moved to Iraq from Syria
"Ultimately, up to 7,000 ISIS detainees could be transferred from Syria to Iraqi-controlled facilities," CENTCOM said.
Iran deaths go beyond protesters, hitting bystanders too, witnesses say
A high security body linked to Iran's interior ministry has put the death toll related to the recent unrest in Iran at 3,117 people, state media reported on Wednesday.
After SDF withdrawal, Syrian government takes control of Al-Hol, ISIS family detention camp
Experts believe Al-Hol camp represents one of the most dangerous security challenges in the region, citing repeated killings and cases of enforced disappearance.
