Trump’s Gaza Plan Has Many Pitfalls, Hamas Among the Biggest
President Trump’s proposal to “own” Gaza and transfer its population elsewhere has stirred condemnation and sarcasm, but it is an opening bid and could disrupt a tired diplomatic paradigm.
Trump Proposes U.S. Takeover of Gaza and Says Palestinians Should Move
The president met with the Israeli prime minister at the White House, meeting in person with another world leader for the first time since returning to power.
Trump’s Proposal to ‘Take Over’ Gaza Sparks Immediate Rebukes
President Trump’s suggestion was denounced in the Middle East, Washington and beyond.
Who Will Govern Postwar Gaza Four Competing Models Are Emerging.
Hamas still controls most of the enclave, but Israel holds some key areas. International oversight could also be expanded, while the Palestinian Authority has presented itself as another alternative.
Netanyahu in Washington to Discuss Future of Gaza With Trump
Israel’s prime minister is expected to meet with President Trump this week to discuss the future of Gaza and broader regional issues.
Trump Invites Netanyahu to White House as U.S. Envoy Heads to Israel
Steven Witkoff played an important role in brokering the cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas.
Cease-Fires in Gaza and Lebanon Will Most Likely Hold for Now, Analysts Say
Bloodshed over the weekend highlighted the brittleness of the cease-fires in both places. Still, Israel, Hamas and Hezbollah each have reasons to postpone a new escalation, at least for a…
Israel Blocks Gazans From North, Accusing Hamas of Cease-Fire Breach
Some troops had been expected to withdraw to allow hundreds of thousands of displaced Gazans to go home. But the military said the hostage exchange before that step had not…
Israel’s Mixed Mood Over Cease-Fire
More than 30 hostages are set to be released during the cease-fire in Gaza. But many Israelis have mixed feelings about the deal because they feel it came at a…
Fighting Has Halted in Gaza, but the War Is Not Over
Sunday’s delayed start to the truce was a minor problem compared with the difficult choices and American leverage needed to get both parties to the second phase, which could end…