Donald Trump's Gaza deal

IDF expects Hamas to enter disarmament process soon

The announcement was aspirational in that Hamas has not yet done so, and no one can really know whether the Gazan terror group will follow through.

|ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
IDF soldiers seen operating in the northern Gaza Strip, April 13, 2025
An illustrative image of a silhouette over the backdrop of the Hamas flag.

Hamas plans to use Iran, Lebanon negotiations to avoid disarmament, gain control of Gaza's BoP

A source from the security establishment warned that Hamas is taking advantage of Israel's focus on the Hezbollah situation and the US focus on the Iranian front to buy time.

|ByAMIR BOHBOT
The US Civil-Military Coordination Center (CMCC) at Kiryat Gat.

Israel expels Spain from US's CMCC in Kiryat Gat over 'obsessive anti-Israel bias'

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar noted that the move was carried out in coordination with the United States.

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
Hamas terrorists gather during a public event in Khan Younis, Gaza, on February 1, 2025.

Hamas claims disarmament request a 'way for Israel to continue genocide against Palestinians'

According to Hamas, Israel "calls for an illusory peace through brute force, spreading destruction across the entire region."

|ByREUTERS

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.

JANUARY 19, 2026ByBEN CASPIT
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.

JANUARY 17, 2026BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
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.

JANUARY 17, 2026ByTOBIAS HOLCMAN
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.

JANUARY 17, 2026ByTOBIAS HOLCMAN
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?

JANUARY 17, 2026BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
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.

JANUARY 17, 2026ByTOBIAS HOLCMAN
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.

JANUARY 16, 2026ByJPOST EDITORIAL
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.

Gaza Phase II begins: Trump unveils 'Board of Peace,' demands Hamas disarm

“As I have said before, we can do this the easy way or the hard way. The people of Gaza have suffered long enough. The time is NOW,” Trump wrote.

JANUARY 16, 2026ByFRAIDY MOSER
Israeli army soldier holding a mounted machine gun in front of destroyed buildings in the vicinity of the Jordanian Field Hospital in Gaza City.

US to discuss demilitarization, amnesty with Hamas, Israel, US officials say

US officials stated that President Trump sent out invitations to the countries he personally selected to be on the Gaza Board of Peace.

JANUARY 15, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS, DANYA SAPERSTEIN
US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office, December 11, 2025.

Donald Trump: Iran's killing of protesters 'is stopping, no plan for executions'

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that "there is no plan" by Iran to hang people. "Hanging is out of the question."

JANUARY 14, 2026ByJAMES GENN
US President Donald Trump looks on as he signs executive orders and proclamations in the Oval Office at the White House, in Washington, DC, US, May 5, 2025