Palestinian Authority reforms
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.
Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas Expresses Hope for Peace Following Gaza Ceasefire Agreement
Oct 10, 2025 12:16 pm CST
Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas, in a rare interview with Israeli media following the Gaza ceasefire signing, expressed optimism for lasting peace between Palestinians and Israelis while confirming ongoing Palestinian Authority reforms in line with international expectations. Abbas discussed implementation of changes to controversial prisoner payment systems and reforms across multiple sectors as part of efforts to create conditions for potential Palestinian statehood.
Israel Approves Trump's Gaza Ceasefire Plan: Path to Peace and Hostage Release After Two Years of Conflict
Oct 10, 2025 07:25 am CST
Israel's Cabinet has approved President Trump's ceasefire plan for Gaza, potentially ending a devastating two-year war that has claimed over 67,000 Palestinian lives and left dozens of hostages in captivity. The agreement outlines hostage releases, prisoner exchanges, Israeli military withdrawal from most of Gaza, and humanitarian aid delivery, though questions remain about Hamas disarmament and Gaza's future governance. The deal represents the closest the parties have come to peace since the October 7, 2023 attack that triggered the conflict.
Gaza Peace Plan: Trump-Netanyahu Agreement Requires Hamas Disarmament for Ceasefire and Reconstruction
Sep 30, 2025 07:51 pm CST
The US-proposed Gaza peace plan, endorsed by Trump and Netanyahu, requires Hamas to disarm in exchange for hostage releases, ceasefire, and Gaza reconstruction under international oversight, with Palestinian statehood possibilities remaining vague despite Arab nations' support for the framework.