A US-backed blueprint for Gaza’s future lays out a tightly sequenced plan to dismantle armed groups, link reconstruction to verified disarmament, and enable a phased IDF withdrawal
"I am pleased to announce the Rafah crossing will open next week in both directions. For Palestinians in Gaza, Rafah is more than a gate. It is a lifeline and symbol of opportunity," Shaath said.
The Board of Peace estimates that more than $25 billion will be needed to develop modern utilities and public services.
US president at Davos: "Once this board is completely formed, we can do pretty much whatever we want to do."
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.
"We're waiting for President Trump to keep his promise," she said. "Mr. Trump, where are you now?"
The Syrian army said an attack took place as soldiers were securing a captured military base containing explosives, calling it a dangerous escalation.
“He was invited. He’s accepted,” Trump told reporters at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland after meeting with NATO chief Mark Rutte.
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.
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.
"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.
