Donald Trump has appointed the US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, and former British prime minister Tony Blair to a newly created Gaza “board of peace”, a body he claims will steer the next phase of reconstruction and governance in the war-ravaged territory. The White House said the seven-strong “founding executive board” will also include […]
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Blair and Rubio among names on Gaza ‘Board of Peace’
Getty Images The Trump administration has named US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and former UK prime minister Sir Tony Blair as two of the founding members of its “Board of Peace” for Gaza. Trump’s Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff and the president’s son-in-law Jared Kushner will also sit on the “founding executive board”, the […]
Two Months After Cease-Fire, Israel Is Still Demolishing Gaza
More than two months ago, Israel and Hamas signed a cease-fire agreement that offered Palestinians in Gaza a hope of respite after a punishing two-year Israeli bombardment that left much of their enclave in ruins. The destruction has continued. Israel has demolished more than 2,500 buildings in Gaza since the cease-fire began, according to a […]
Displaced Palestinians in Egypt Await Reopening of Gaza Border
new video loaded: Displaced Palestinians in Egypt Await Reopening of Gaza Border transcript Back transcript Displaced Palestinians in Egypt Await Reopening of Gaza Border Tens of thousands of Palestinians in Egypt face an uncertain future as they navigate obstacles to staying in the country and returning home to Gaza. The New York Times spoke to […]
Ukraine-Russia peace; Gaza ceasefire; poverty aid : NPR
Good morning. You’re reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today’s top stories President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy say they are closer to achieving peace in Ukraine. The two met yesterday at Mar-a-Lago. […]
A year on, Israel still holds Gaza doctor Hussam Abu Safia without charge | Israel-Palestine conflict News
Gaza City – Dr Hussam Abu Safia, 52, remains in an Israeli prison a year after Israel detained him without charges or trial. His family and supporters are demanding his release as his health deteriorates amid reports of the inhumane conditions under which he is being held. Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list Abu […]
A 12-Year-Old Girl’s Battle With Malnutrition in Gaza
new video loaded: A 12-Year-Old Girl’s Battle With Malnutrition in Gaza Hoda Abu al-Naja, 12, was diagnosed with celiac disease and struggled with severe malnutrition for months. Amid an Israeli siege that blocked aid into the strip, she was unable to maintain a gluten-free diet. By Nader Ibrahim, Saher Alghorra For The New York Times, […]
Pope Leo laments suffering of Gaza Palestinians in first Christmas sermon | Religion News
Pope Leo has decried conditions for Palestinians in Gaza in his first Christmas sermon as pontiff, in an unusually direct appeal during what is normally a solemn, spiritual service on the day Christians across the globe celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Leo, the first American pope, said on Thursday that the story of Jesus […]
Israel kills two Palestinians in Gaza City as ceasefire violations mount | Gaza News
Deadly attack comes as Gaza government media office says Israel violated ceasefire 875 times since it began in October. Israeli forces have killed at least two Palestinians in the Gaza Strip as Israel continues to violate a ceasefire agreement and block desperately needed humanitarian aid to the war-ravaged coastal enclave. The Palestinian news agency Wafa […]
LIVE: Israel continues ceasefire violations; 1 Palestinian killed in Gaza | Gaza News
blinking-dotLive updatesLive updates, One more Palestinian killed by Israeli army in Gaza while two Palestinians, including a child, are shot dead in occupied West Bank. Published On 21 Dec 202521 Dec 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Source link