Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Jared Kushner and Tony Blair to Lead Gaza Reconstruction Efforts Under Trump's New Middle East Peace Plan
Dec 08, 2025 04:54 pm CST
Former White House adviser Jared Kushner and ex-UK Prime Minister Tony Blair will head Gaza's post-war reconstruction on an executive board reporting to Trump's "board of peace." The plan includes Palestinian technocrats governing daily affairs, but faces significant challenges as Hamas refuses to disarm while Israel demands demilitarization before withdrawal. The initiative also proposes "alternative safe communities" and an international stabilization force to secure the region.
Netanyahu Announces Meeting with Trump to Advance Second Phase of Gaza Peace Plan
Dec 08, 2025 02:50 am CST
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced an upcoming meeting with President Donald Trump to discuss the second phase of a Gaza peace plan, which aims to end Hamas's control of the enclave and explore opportunities for lasting peace. The plan includes provisions for hostage releases, establishing an interim Palestinian government, and implementing international security measures.
Netanyahu Condemns Extremist Settler Violence in Occupied West Bank Following Attacks on Palestinian Village
Nov 18, 2025 03:58 am CST
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a strong condemnation against a minority group of extremist settlers following violent incidents in the West Bank. After security forces dismantled an illegal outpost, demonstrations escalated into attacks on a Palestinian village where homes and vehicles were torched. Netanyahu emphasized these actions do not represent the majority of Israeli settlers and expressed serious concern about individuals taking the law into their own hands.
Israeli Male Hostage Rom Braslavski Reveals Sexual Abuse During Two-Year Gaza Captivity
Nov 07, 2025 12:44 pm CST
Rom Braslavski, a 21-year-old Israeli hostage released in October, has become the first male captive to publicly disclose experiencing sexual violence during his two-year imprisonment by Palestinian militants in Gaza. Abducted from the Nova music festival in 2023, Braslavski described being subjected to humiliation and regular beatings while held by Islamic Jihad. His testimony adds to accounts from female hostages and UN findings of sexual violence against captives in Gaza.
Israel Returns 45 Palestinian Bodies to Gaza as Part of Ongoing Prisoner Exchange Under Ceasefire Agreement
Nov 03, 2025 10:50 pm CST
Israel has returned 45 Palestinian bodies to Gaza, bringing the total to 270 under the Trump-brokered ceasefire deal. In exchange, Hamas returned remains of three Israeli hostages including American-Israeli Captain Omer Neutra. The agreement requires Israel to return 15 Palestinian bodies for each Israeli body, with Hamas having released all 20 surviving hostages since the truce began on October 10.
Trauma and Uncertainty: Israeli Families Hesitate to Return to Kibbutz Nahal Oz After Hamas Attack
Nov 03, 2025 04:49 pm CST
Two years after the devastating Hamas attack on Nahal Oz kibbutz that killed 15 and took 8 hostages, residents remain conflicted about returning despite a recent ceasefire. With only half of the 400 inhabitants back home, many struggle with security fears and emotional trauma while the Israeli government ends financial support for their displacement.
Israeli Military's Chief Legal Officer Resigns Over Leaked Detainee Abuse Video Investigation
Nov 01, 2025 09:48 am CST
Israel's top military legal officer, Major-General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, resigned after admitting she authorized the leak of a video showing Palestinian detainee abuse at Sde Teiman detention camp. The incident has sparked political controversy, with right-wing officials condemning the abuse investigation while human rights organizations document systematic mistreatment of Palestinian prisoners during the ongoing Gaza conflict.
UN Reports 24,000 Tonnes of Aid Delivered to Gaza Since Ceasefire: Challenges and Progress in Humanitarian Response
Oct 31, 2025 02:01 am CST
Since the implementation of the ceasefire, the UN has successfully delivered over 24,000 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Gaza, marking significant progress in relief efforts. Despite this increase in aid volumes, humanitarian organizations continue to face funding shortfalls and logistical challenges, with UN officials describing the current assistance as "a drop in the ocean" compared to Gaza's immense needs. The article examines the ongoing humanitarian response, distribution challenges, and calls for increased NGO participation in aid delivery across the war-torn territory.
Revealed: The Harrowing Captivity of Israeli Hostages in Gaza - Survivors Describe Cages, Starvation and Psychological Torture
Oct 20, 2025 02:02 am CST
Recently released Israeli hostages endured horrific conditions during their two-year captivity in Gaza, with families revealing they were kept in cramped cages, underground pits, and tunnels with minimal food. A US-brokered ceasefire has secured the release of all 20 surviving hostages, while Hamas disputes claims of mistreatment, stating captives were treated according to Islamic teachings.
Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Agreement: Hostage Returns and Aid Efforts in Gaza Amid Ongoing Challenges
Oct 18, 2025 10:40 am CST
A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas continues as the militant group returns the remains of deceased hostages while facing challenges in locating others buried in Gaza's rubble. The truce, brokered by the Trump administration, has allowed the release of living hostages and Palestinian prisoners, alongside efforts to increase humanitarian aid to Gaza's 2 million residents suffering from devastating war conditions. However, tensions remain high as both sides pressure each other over the implementation of agreement terms, including hostage returns, aid delivery, and plans for Gaza's governance.