Gaza

Editor's Notes: The billionaire who thinks he can rebuild Gaza

Within days of October 7th, he was drafting what would become the reconstruction plan now attached to US President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace” framework for Gaza.

 Israeli soldiers seen on the Israeli border with the Gaza Strip, January 15, 2026.
World leaders gather during a charter announcement for US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace, in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2026

EU can work with Peace Board if it focuses on Gaza, Kallas says

DR. ALI Shaath, leader of the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza, signs the NCAG Mission Statement.

Investment, amnesty, withdrawal: US outlines Gaza demilitarization plan led by NCAG - explainer

Omar Sameer Mahamid stars in Meyer Levinson-Blount's Butcher's Stain, a short film that has received an Oscar nomination.

Israeli film Butcher's Stain receives an Oscar nomination in Best Live Action Short category


European states see US-led Gaza base as ‘failure,’ consider pullback, diplomats say

Dozens of countries, including Germany, France, Britain, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates, sent personnel to the center as they sought to influence discussions on Gaza's future.

US and Israeli soldiers seen at the Civil-Military Coordination Center, in Kiryat Gat, southern Israel, November 17, 2025

Iran, Turkey must forget 'dreams of empires,' Israel Katz warns at summit with Greek counterpart

Jerusalem is on high alert for a variety of imminent threat scenarios, the defense minister stressed, in a clear reference to the stand-off with Iran.

Defense Minister Israel Katz and his Greek counterpart Nikos Dendias inspect the honour guard, prior to their meeting in Athens Greece, January 20, 2026

Unfairness perceptions may intensify, prolonging psychological trauma after war, HUJI study says

The longitudinal research was conducted in the aftermath of the October 7 Hamas attack and the subsequent war, examining how cognitive patterns known as perceived injustice shape responses to trauma.

IDF helmet developed to get neuro feedback relating to PTSD.

Released hostages Keith and Aviva Siegel to enter humanitarian work following Gaza captivity trauma

"The extraordinary mobilization of Israeli society that fought for our freedom moved us deeply," said Keith, who spent 484 days in Gaza.

Released hostages Aviva and Keith Siegel have decided to step into international humanitarian work following their experience in captivity, the pair announced at the SID Israel conference on January 19.

Trump’s Gaza Board of Peace is concerning for Israeli security - opinion

Israel risks being sidelined as Trump forms a controversial “Board of Peace” with potentially biased members.

US President Donald Trump and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. participate in a roundtable on rural health, at the White House in Washington, DC, US, January 16, 2026.

US believes its personal power matters more than international law, UN chief Guterres says

When confronted with disparaging statements US President Donald Trump made about the UN's effectiveness and purpose, António Guterres admitted that the UN had no leverage to force members to obey.

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres addresses delegates during a high-level meeting of heads of state on a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians at United Nations headquarters in New York City, U.S., September 22, 2025.

Government submits 2026 budget to Knesset, Smotrich vows passage despite rifts

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said that the government was "determined to pass it [the state budget] on first reading,” during a press conference at the Knesset on Monday.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich after a press conference at the ministry, December 4, 2025; illustrative.

Netanyahu: There won't be Turkish or Qatari soldiers in Gaza, amid 'dispute’ with US

Netanyahu said Israel was approaching “Phase II” of the Trump plan, which is the next stage of the US-brokered ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gives speech at the Knesset on January 19.

UAE, India expand partnership with new deals on defense, space and energy

The various sectors of importance in the discussion were listed as technology and AI, as well as addressing food security.

The flags of the United States, India, United Arab Emirates and Israel (illustrative)

Israeli musician Eyal Zakai reflects on Gaza service, song written dedicated to fallen soldier

During one deployment, Zakai learned that a close childhood friend had been killed in combat roughly a kilometer away from his unit.

Israeli musician Eyal Zakai reflects on Gaza service, song written dedicated to fallen soldier.