Donald Trump's Gaza deal

How are Gazan gangs affecting the strip amid Israel, US election cycles? - analysis

Hamas remains the decisive power as things stall despite efforts from multiple directions to shift the Gaza Strip's status quo.

Palestinians carrying flags, body bags during a funeral ceremony in Gaza City on August 20, 2026.
Palestinians are seen walking in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip, August 12, 2026

Gaza's catch-22: Trump's peace plan caught between Hamas disarmament, Israeli withdrawal - analysis

Erez Winner, chairman of HaBithchonistim

Gaza: Where do we go from here?

Displaced Palestinians walk past tents and destroyed buildings near the beachfront in Gaza City in August.

Trump told US Congress to provide $206 million for Gaza peacekeeping force, letters show


Gazan int'l force would restrict IDF operations, enabling Hamas to recover, security officials warn

Israel's security cabinet approved legal immunity for an international stabilization force ahead of its deployment to parts of the Gaza Strip, despite objections from security officials.

IDF soldiers operate in the Khan Yunis area of the Gaza Strip, February 1, 2026.

Officials warn deployment of ISF could strengthen Hamas, restrict IDF operations in Gaza

Israeli defense officials warn that an international stabilization force could restrict IDF operations, strengthen Hamas, and erode Israel’s military achievements.

IDF destroys four Hamas tunnels in Gaza over weekend, April 14, 2026.

From Washington to Vance: The risks of America's Middle East entanglements - opinion

The “situation” of Washington’s day is no more. Yet, in another sense, its leaders and politicians keep managing not to avoid unfortunate entanglements.

US Vice President JD Vance speaks on Joe Rogan's podcast, published July 15, 2026.

Hamas dissolution of Gaza government is a trick to keep weapons, expert warns

"The bottom line is that this is pulling the wool over everyone's eyes. There is nothing real here, especially for us," says Dr. Moshe Elad.

A woman walks past a mural depicting football player Lamine Yamal waving a Palestinian flag during the Catalans' title parade, painted by Palestinian artists on the rubble of buildings destroyed during the war, at Shati (Beach) refugee camp in Gaza City on May 13, 2026.

Palestinian officials slam decision to end UNRWA's role in Gaza as 'politically motivated'

'We'll do everything to preserve UNRWA,' officials told the Post, describing the Board of Peace's decision as 'driven by the Israeli right wing, which seeks to destroy the Palestinian cause.'

A boy sits outside the entrance to an UNRWA building complex in Gaza City.

Gaza war could have ended a year earlier, achieved more Hamas disarmament, ex-hostage chief says

An overlong war led to huge unnecessary losses in fallen soldiers and the death of up to 40 hostages, former lead hostage negotiations coordinator Maj.-Gen. (res.) Nitzan Alon said.

Former lead hostage negotiations coordinator Maj.-Gen. (res.) Nitzan Alon speaks at the Reichman University Conference, Herzliya, July 1, 2026.

Israel gave up Gush Katif and got Oct. 7. Why does Trump think Iran will be different? - opinion

America doesn't have to agree with every Israeli assessment. But it should be careful about dismissing the judgment of a nation that has repeatedly tested the very theories now being applied to Iran.

A memorial ceremony at the Nova festival marking two years since the October 7 massacre when Hamas terrorists infiltrated southern Israel, murdering more than 1200 people. October 07, 2025.

Sa'ar cites importance of Israel-Europe relations before meeting with EU Mediterranean Commissioner

"We believe in the importance of comprehensive, honest, and open dialogue with the EU," Sa'ar stated. "But 'dialogue' cannot just be one side dictating its political positions."

FOREIGN MINISTER Gideon Sa'ar and  European Union Commissioner for the Mediterranean Dubravka Šuica.

Nearly one million Gazans remain in tents amid extreme summer heat, Norwegian report suggests

The Norwegian Refugee Council notes that it leads “the Shelter Cluster in Palestine, which coordinates humanitarian shelter actors responding to emergency shelter needs in Gaza and the West Bank.”

A wide view shows tents and shelters set up in Gaza on June 10, 2026.

The Palestinian Authority is not Hamas's rival – it's part of the same ecosystem - analysis

A proposed postwar vision for Gaza risks repeating old mistakes by misreading the relationship between Qatar, Hamas, and the PA

A member of the PA security forces stands guard in the West Bank, as debate grows over the PA’s future role in postwar Gaza.
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