Gaza

Hamas demands end to Israeli ‘aggression’ before Gaza talks, Trump’s Board of Peace plans reconstruction

Hamas insists any Gaza talks must start with a halt to Israeli “aggression” and lifting the blockade, while Trump’s Board of Peace plans reconstruction contingent on militants’ disarmament.

At Board of Peace debut, Trump announces global commitments for Gaza reconstruction

The meeting in Washington came amid a broader push by Trump to build a reputation as a peacemaker

Indonesia, world’s largest Muslim-majority nation, to take deputy commander role in Gaza force: US general

Morocco had also agreed to send troops, in the first commitment by an Arab country, as well as Albania, Kazakhstan and Kosovo

Front row for some, side glance for Pakistan: Shehbaz Sharif’s awkward day at Trump’s Board of Peace meet | WATCH

If Sharif felt sidelined, Trump later offered some verbal balm. Addressing the meeting, the US President praised the Pakistani Prime Minister and Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir.

Pakistan’s fine print for Trump’s force: Ready for Gaza, but with perks, guarantees and a command post

Pakistan has attached conditions to deploying troops to Gaza under US President Donald Trump’s proposed stabilisation force, seeking guarantees, privileges and a command role, while Israel voices unease over its participation.

'UN unable to solve Gaza war, US freed captives from barbarians': Marco Rubio

Rubio said that UN was unable to solve the war in Gaza - instead, it was the US that "freed captives from barbarians".

Nearly 3,000 Palestinians reportedly vanish in Gaza amid alleged thermobaric attacks

Nearly 3,000 Palestinians have reportedly vanished in Gaza, with allegations that thermobaric weapons caused extreme-heat fatalities. Israel denies war crimes, while humanitarian concerns grow over civilian impact in dense urban areas.

Israeli fire in Gaza kills 17, while militant gunfire wounds Israeli soldier

More than 530 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire since the deal took effect, according to Gaza’s health ministry.

Israel partially reopens Rafah crossing, allowing limited pedestrian movement from Gaza

Israel partially reopened the Rafah crossing with limited pedestrian movement, following the return of the last Israeli hostage, while humanitarian aid and full access remain restricted amid ongoing tensions in Gaza.

Israel to reopen Rafah Crossing, allows pedestrian movement in both direction after ceasefire

Israel will reopen the Rafah Crossing with Egypt for pedestrian movement under EU supervision, allowing returnees from the war, with prior security clearance and strict screening for safety and compliance.

Israeli strikes in Gaza kill at least 29, including children, amid fragile ceasefire

Israeli airstrikes across Gaza on Saturday killed at least 29 Palestinians, including children, hitting homes, a police station, and a tent camp, even as the Rafah crossing prepares to reopen.

Early warning of 'Apocalyptic Wasteland' in Gaza blocked by US envoys to Israel

The U.S. embassy in Jerusalem oversaw the language and distribution of most of the cables about Gaza, including those from other embassies in the region.

Trump says Hamas set to disarm in Gaza deal progress

Trump hailed cooperation with Hamas, considered a terrorist group by the United States, after Israeli forces brought back the remains from the last hostage held in Gaza, Ran Gvili.

Why experts say India will tread carefully on Trump’s proposed ‘Board of Peace’

For India, the invitation presents both diplomatic weight and strategic complexity.

From bystander to boardroom: Pakistan invited to Trump’s Gaza peace panel

Pakistan says Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has been invited by US President Donald Trump to join the Board of Peace for Gaza, part of Washington’s second phase peace initiative.

Israel objects to line-up of Gaza governing body appointments: PM's office

Israel objected to the Palestinian technocrat committee governing post-war Gaza, saying it was uncoordinated and contrary to Israeli policy, AP reported.

Hamas ready to hand over Gaza administration: What US-backed committee means and what happens next

US special envoy Steve Witkoff said the ceasefire has now entered its second stage, marking a transition from an immediate halt in hostilities to longer-term political and security arrangements.

Bangladesh seeks to join international force in Gaza

Bangladesh said its national security adviser, Khalilur Rahman, met U.S. diplomats Allison Hooker and Paul Kapur in Washington

Following Pakistan, Bangladesh signals willingness to join Trump’s Gaza stabilisation force

Bangladesh’s interim government under Muhammad Yunus has signalled willingness to join President Donald Trump’s Gaza stabilisation force, following Pakistan, as Dhaka seeks US support and international legitimacy.

Israeli strikes in Gaza ‘cannot happen without American cover’, says Hamas official

A Hamas official accused Israel of killing 13 people in Gaza with US backing, alleging ceasefire violations, while Israel said it struck militants in response to a failed projectile launch.

From Hamas attack to Gaza detentions: UN torture watchdog flags Israel

UN torture watchdog condemns Hamas’s October attack while warning Israel’s response, detention conditions and interrogation practices may amount to collective punishment, urging independent probes, prosecutions and unobstructed humanitarian access to Gaza.