Donald Trump's Gaza deal

From Washington to Vance: The risks of America's Middle East entanglements - opinion

The “situation” of Washington’s day is no more. Yet, in another sense, its leaders and politicians keep managing not to avoid unfortunate entanglements.

US Vice President JD Vance speaks on Joe Rogan's podcast, published July 15, 2026.
A woman walks past a mural depicting football player Lamine Yamal waving a Palestinian flag during the Catalans' title parade, painted by Palestinian artists on the rubble of buildings destroyed during the war, at Shati (Beach) refugee camp in Gaza City on May 13, 2026.

Hamas dissolution of Gaza government is a trick to keep weapons, expert warns

A boy sits outside the entrance to an UNRWA building complex in Gaza City.

Palestinian officials slam decision to end UNRWA's role in Gaza as 'politically motivated'

Former lead hostage negotiations coordinator Maj.-Gen. (res.) Nitzan Alon speaks at the Reichman University Conference, Herzliya, July 1, 2026.

Gaza war could have ended a year earlier, achieved more Hamas disarmament, ex-hostage chief says


‘I’ll shout Shema in New York’: Freed hostage Segev Kalfon launches US Chabad tour

"They didn't let me shout Shema Yisrael in Gaza," Kalfon said. "I'll shout Shema Yisrael in New York."

Former hostage Segev Kalfon, with his family, in a helicopter on their way to the hospital. October 14, 2025.

Gazans call for force independent of political factions, claim it 'won't succeed without Israel'

The force is expected to consist of thousands of Palestinian officers who will be trained in Egypt and Jordan, before being deployed in the Gaza Strip, with the task of maintaining order.

Hamas police officers stand guard, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in Gaza City, October 11, 2025; illustrative.

What Moses would have asked about the Board of Peace - comment

The question Moses would have asked, the one Rabbi Sacks would have asked, is whether anyone has thought about the giving.

US President Donald Trump listens, as his son-in-law Jared Kushner speaks, during the inaugural Board of Peace meeting at the US Institute of Peace in Washington, DC, US, February 19, 2026.

Israeli FM Sa'ar honors fallen IDF soldiers, thanks Trump for Board of Peace

"As I stand here," Sa'ar said, "I recall the 925 brave soldiers that gave their lives in a war against pure evil: Hamas, Islamic Jihad and Hezbollah. These are the best people."

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar attends the inaugural Board of Peace meeting at the US Institute of Peace in Washington, DC, US, February 19, 2026.

Future Gaza admin. unveils updated logo after adding shield, olive branch to PA emblem

"[Prime Minister Benjamin] Netanyahu is the founder of the Palestinian state," MK Avigdor Liberman (Israel Beytenu) said of the change in a post to X/Twitter. 

New logo of the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza

World will know if Iran peace possible in next 10 days, Donald Trump tells Board of Peace

"It looks like Hamas will be getting rid of their weapons," Trump added. "They said 'they're not afraid to die,' but they are."

US President Donald Trump speaks at the inaugural Board of Peace meeting at the US Institute of Peace in Washington, DC, US, February 19, 2026

Israel's FM Sa'ar set to fly out to US for inaugural Board of Peace summit, UN Security Council

Gideon Sa'ar will attend the summit, which is set to begin at 9 a.m. local time (4 p.m. Israel time), at Netanyahu's request following the PM's trip to DC last week.

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar speaks during a stakeout before attending a Security Council meeting at UN headquarters in New York City, U.S., August 5, 2025.

‘We are prepared to move from defense to offense’: Israel signals harder line in Gaza

Military leaders warn that failure to disarm Hamas could trigger renewed operations even as diplomacy moves forward.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir conducts a situational assessment in Rafah on February 13, 2026.

Hamas leader denies killing civilians on Oct. 7 on Norwegian state TV, receives little pushback

A significant part of the interview was dedicated to the future of Gaza and Phase 2 of the Trump deal.

Hamas officials, Khalil Al-Hayya and Osama Hamdan, attend a press conference in Beirut, Lebanon, November 21, 2023.

Indonesia to be first peacekeeping contributor to Gaza's International Stabilization Force - KAN

Indonesia is expected to become the first country to deploy troops to the International Stabilization Force in Gaza during Phase II of the ceasefire, KAN News reported.

A patch with Indonesia and an Indonesian flag on the arm of an Indonesian soldier during the preparation of the annual Bastille Day military parade on the Champs Elysees avenue in Paris France on July 14, 2025.