Trump’s Gaza Resolution Clears UN Vote, but Hamas Says It Violates Palestinian Rights

US President Donald Trump speaks during a public address as Washington announces a naval blockade targeting Venezuelan oil tankers, sharply escalating pressure on President Nicolás Maduro.

The United Nations Security Council on Monday approved a US-drafted resolution backing President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan for Gaza, granting the proposal an international mandate after two years of conflict. The resolution passed with 13 votes in favour and no vetoes, while Russia and China abstained. Under the plan, an International Stabilisation Force (ISF) […]

Trump Urges Israel and Hamas to Seal Gaza Peace Deal, Rebukes Netanyahu for ‘Negativity’

Donald Trump with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during an earlier meeting in Washington. Trump has urged Israel to accept the Gaza peace proposal as “a win.” (PC: The Jerusalem Post)

US President Donald Trump has reportedly urged both Israel and Hamas to finalize a peace agreement to end the two-year-long Gaza conflict, expressing frustration with the slow pace of negotiations and what he called “negativity” from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. According to reports by Bloomberg and Axios, Trump phoned Netanyahu over the weekend to […]

Israel Approves Plan to Take Over Gaza City, Raising Fears of Wider Conflict

Jerusalem/Gaza Israel’s Security Cabinet has approved a controversial plan to seize full control of Gaza City, escalating a 22-month-long war triggered by Hamas’ October 7, 2023 attack. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the goal is to destroy Hamas and eventually hand over Gaza’s administration to “friendly Arab forces.” The decision, taken in the early hours […]