Gaza ceasefire
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.
Hope Amid Ruins: 54 Palestinian Couples Celebrate Mass Wedding in Gaza Despite Ongoing Crisis
Dec 04, 2025 03:06 am CST
In a powerful display of resilience and hope, 54 Palestinian couples celebrated their marriages in a mass wedding ceremony in Khan Yunis, Gaza. Set against a backdrop of war-damaged buildings, the event organized by the Emirati humanitarian Al-Faris Al-Shahim Foundation symbolized Gaza residents' determination to rebuild their lives following the recent US-brokered truce between Israel and Hamas.
Trump Urges Israel to Maintain Strong Dialogue with Syria Amid Rising Tensions
Dec 02, 2025 01:42 am CST
US President Donald Trump has called for Israel to maintain strong diplomatic relations with Syria's new leadership under Ahmed al-Sharaa, warning against actions that might destabilize the country. This statement follows deadly Israeli operations in southern Syria and comes as Trump continues pushing for broader Middle East peace initiatives after the recent Gaza ceasefire.
Israeli Hostage Guy Gilboa Dalal Reveals Sexual Assault During Two-Year Hamas Captivity
Nov 21, 2025 04:31 am CST
Former Israeli hostage Guy Gilboa Dalal has become the first male captive to publicly disclose sexual assault during his two-year imprisonment by Hamas in Gaza. Released on October 13 under the recent ceasefire agreement, the 24-year-old detailed his traumatic experience in an upcoming Channel 12 interview, revealing threats against his life and ongoing abuse while in captivity after being kidnapped from the Nova music festival in October 2023.
Gaza's Education Crisis: Rebuilding Schools and Hope for Children Amid Conflict
Nov 17, 2025 09:58 pm CST
Over 600,000 Palestinian children in Gaza have missed two years of education due to conflict, with most schools destroyed or serving as shelters. As the ceasefire holds, humanitarian organizations are urgently establishing makeshift schools to prevent a "lost generation," while facing challenges of limited space, trauma, and restricted supplies.
Netanyahu and Putin Hold Strategic Talks on Gaza Ceasefire Amid Competing UN Peace Proposals
Nov 16, 2025 10:24 am CST
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Russian President Putin discussed Middle East developments in a phone call as diplomatic tensions rise over competing UN resolutions for Gaza. Russia's proposal emphasizes UN authority and the two-state solution, challenging the US-backed Trump peace plan that would grant Israel extended security control around Gaza while establishing an international stabilization force.
Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Progress: Bodies Exchanged as Tensions Persist in West Bank
Nov 14, 2025 11:09 pm CST
Israel returned 15 Palestinian bodies to Gaza as part of the ongoing US-brokered ceasefire agreement, following Hamas' return of Israeli hostage Meny Godard's remains. The exchange continues amid accusations of violations from both sides, while UN officials condemn escalating settler violence in the West Bank where six Palestinian teenagers were recently killed by Israeli forces.
US Pushes for UN Security Council Adoption of Trump's Gaza Peace Plan: Prospects and Challenges
Nov 14, 2025 07:39 am CST
The United States is urging the UN Security Council to unite behind President Trump's Gaza peace initiative, which proposes a Board of Peace transitional governance structure and an International Stabilization Force. The plan aims to secure a fragile ceasefire, demilitarize Gaza, and potentially establish a pathway to Palestinian statehood, though questions remain about Security Council oversight and the Palestinian Authority's role in the process.
Gaza's Ongoing Electricity Crisis: Families Living in Darkness Despite Ceasefire Agreement
Nov 12, 2025 01:24 am CST
Despite the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement, Gaza residents continue to live without electricity as infrastructure remains devastated. Palestinian families like Hanan al-Joujou's must rely on flashlights for essential activities, with over 80% of Gaza's electrical grid destroyed and reconstruction efforts facing significant challenges amid ongoing humanitarian concerns.
Israel Blocks Critical Medical Supplies Needed for UNICEF's Gaza Children Vaccination Campaign
Nov 11, 2025 09:47 pm CST
UNICEF reports that Israel is blocking 1.6 million syringes and other essential medical supplies from entering Gaza, hampering a critical vaccination campaign for over 40,000 children. Despite a fragile ceasefire, humanitarian organizations continue to face significant obstacles in delivering necessary aid to address malnutrition and prevent disease outbreaks among Gaza's vulnerable population.