Donald Trump's Gaza deal

Francesca Albanese calls for Indonesia to reconsider involvement with Board of Peace

Trump unveiled the "Board of Peace," of which Indonesia is a key troop-contributing member, in January to address global conflicts ​typically handled by the United Nations.

The  inaugural Board of Peace meeting at the U.S. Institute of Peace in Washington, DC, US, February 19, 2026.
(L-R): Yashar head Gadi Eisenkot; Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Netanyahu or Eisenkot? Where their visions for Israel’s security align - and collide

Former hostage arrives in Sheba Medical Center, two years after being captured by Hamas,on October 13, 2025.

On This Day: Final living hostages return from Gaza, as Trump addresses Knesset following ceasefire

Palestinians attempt to extinguish a fire following an Israeli airstrike that hit a vehicle in Gaza City, September 19, 2026

Board of Peace expects Gaza reconstruction to ramp up after Israeli election, US midterms - report


Senior Hamas officials planning 'safe exit' from Gaza Strip, Saudi media outlet reports

Senior Hamas figures are reportedly weighing a coordinated departure from Gaza following the rollout of Phase II of Donald Trump’s plan, according to sources cited by Asharq al-Awsat.

 A Hamas terrorist in the Gaza Strip. February 4, 2025.

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.

US invites Israel to Trump-led Gaza Board of Peace, sources tell Reuters

It was not immediately clear if Israel had accepted the invitation. The Prime Minister's Office did not respond to Reuters's request for comment.

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hold a press conference after meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 29, 2025.

Netanyahu gambled on Trump, and gave 'total victory' to Turkey - opinion

Five months after Netanyahu sketched his five principles for ending the war, the ones defining “total victory,” it turns out it was all 'kalam fadi', empty talk.

 TURKISH PRESIDENT Recep Tayyip Erdogan attends the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro. Turkey’s irredentist policies, from its actions in Cyprus to its growing involvement in Syria, highlight a policy of territorial expansion and ethnic dominance, the writer maintains.

Trump names Gaza’s ‘Stabilization Force’ commander who played key role in Israel-Lebanon ceasefire

Major-General Jasper Jeffers has decades of experience in the US military and has played a key role in the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.

Brigadier General Jasper Jeffers, the deputy commanding general of maneuver for 3rd Infantry Division, speaks to attendees during his farewell ceremony at Fort Stewart, Georgia, US May 26, 2022.

Trump did not notify Netanyahu about Qatari, Turkish participation in Gaza's Board of Peace - N12

"We did not tell Netanyahu in advance about the composition of the executive committee. Gaza is now our show, not his show," officials told N12.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu looks on next to US President Donald Trump as Trump leaves Israel en route to Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, at Ben Gurion International Airport in Lod, Israel, October 13, 2025.

'Diplomatic failure for Israel': Opposition and coalition slam Trump's Gaza Board of Peace

Israeli politicians slammed Trump's new Board of Peace membership after the Prime Minister's Office claimed that the announcement was made without Israeli approval.

Yair Lapid walks next then-opposition leader Benjamin Netanyahu at the Knesset, November 8, 2021

Who are Trump's Gaza Board of Peace appointments - and what do they mean for Israel? - explainer

In addition to the Board of Peace, there are other layers of advisors and entities that will be involved in executing US President Donald Trump’s vision for Gaza. But, how will they work?

 Nickolay Mladenov, the then-United Nations Secretary-General Special Representative to the Middle East, during his visit to the West Bank city of Hebron, November 4, 2015

White House announces Gaza Board of Peace will include Rubio, Witkoff, Turkish reps.

Egypt and Turkey issued responses to Trump's invitation, saying that they were considering accepting the offer to join Gaza's Board of Peace.

A drone view shows the destruction in a residential neighbourhood, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, in Gaza City, October 19, 2025.

Israel cannot heal from war with Hamas while Ran Gvili remains in Gaza - editorial

If Israel is to move from war to recovery and from pain to reconstruction, Rani must be returned.

Relatives, friends and supporters of St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili, whose remains were held by Hamas, at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv holding an Israel flag with his picture and captioned "we are waiting for you at home!" January 9, 2026.