Donald Trump's Gaza deal

Editor's Notes: Who is Yakir Gabay, the billionaire on Trump's Gaza Board of Peace?

Within days of October 7th, he was drafting what would become the reconstruction plan now attached to US President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace” framework for Gaza.

|ByZVIKA KLEIN
US President Donald Trump and Yakir Gabay.
US President Donald Trump walks during the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2026

Trump's Board of Peace signals new US approach to global diplomacy - analysis

“Once this board is completely formed, we can do pretty much whatever we want to do. And we’ll do it in conjunction with the United Nations,” Trump said in Switzerland.

|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a 40 signatures debate, at the plenum hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on January 19, 2026.

Why Israel says joining Trump’s Board of Peace was not optional - analysis

Israeli officials say staying out of Trump’s Board of Peace was never an option, citing influence over decisions, frustration with the UN, and concerns over Gaza and Hamas.

|ByAMICHAI STEIN
US President Donald Trump wearing a "happy Trump" pin speaks during a meeting at the White House in Washington, January 9, 2026; illustrative.

As Trump’s Board of Peace gains global backing, Europe remains cautious over Gaza plan

The United States has sent more than 60 invitations to heads of state to join US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace, with only some countries confirming that their leaders will join.

|ByAMICHAI STEIN

Donald Trump's commitment to Israel remains undeniable, a decade later - opinion

Too many of my fellow strong supporters of Israel in America have warned that Trump was about to turn against the Jewish state. Every time, Trump has proven them absolutely wrong.

DECEMBER 4, 2025ByMARTIN OLINER
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio attend a dinner at the White House. Trump will always support Israel because he rightly believes that preventing harm to Israel helps America, the writer affirms.

Phase two of Gaza peace plan is 'going to happen pretty soon,' Trump says

During a press conference in the Oval Office, President Trump addressed the Gaza peace plan and the attack on IDF soldiers earlier on Wednesday.

DECEMBER 4, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
US President Donald Trump speaks during an announcement of new fuel economy standards, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, December 3, 2025.

Knesset adopts Trump’s 20-point Gaza plan, coalition boycotts vote

Lapid’s push for a Knesset vote on Trump’s Gaza plan pressures Netanyahu as key coalition figures signal opposition.

DECEMBER 3, 2025ByKESHET NEEV
Opposition leader and Yesh Atid head MK Yair Lapid speaks before a faction meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, February 17, 2025

International Palestinian Solidarity Day draws worldwide protests against Trump's Gaza plan

Palestinian activists marked International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People with protests, rejecting the US-backed peace plan and demanding an arms embargo on Israel.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025ByMICHAEL STARR
Francesca Albanese, the United Nations special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the occupied Palestinian territory, and Swedish activist Greta Thunberg gesture at a demonstration during a nationwide strike, in Rome, Italy, November 29, 2025.

Egypt reportedly accelerating training of Gaza police force, EU to follow suit

Al-Ain reported Egypt is training a potential Gaza police force to focus on sensitive issues, most notably border and crossing management, which will be key to the next phase of the ceasefire.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Palestinian police officers seen during a military parade in the West Bank city of Nablus, July 1, 2025

Qatar calls to continue Gaza ceasefire deal, drawing Hostage Forum's ire

Following Dror Or’s return to Israel, the two deceased hostages who remain in Gaza are Thai national Sudthisak Rinthalak and St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Qatar's foreign ministry spokesman Majed Al-Ansari, speaks in Doha, Qatar, February 20, 2024.

Blocking anti-Israel forces in Gaza: Why Indonesia’s ‘peacekeepers’ must stay home - opinion

The bottom line is clear. Indonesia is the wrong country to provide troops in Gaza.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025ByMOSHE PHILLIPS
INDONESIAN VICE PRESIDENT Gibran Rakabuming Raka attends a G20 summit in Johannesburg this past week. Indonesia doesn’t recognize Israel, and consistently votes against Israel at the UN, the writer states.

Turkey, Egypt, Qatar discuss second phase of Gaza ceasefire deal

Turkish officials agreed to continue strengthening coordination and cooperation to eliminate all obstacles, ensure the ceasefire's continuity, and prevent further violations.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025ByAMICHAI STEIN
Gaza City, November 25, 2025.

WATCH: Remains of slain ex-hostage arrive at Abu Kabir medical center for identification

Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad returned the remains, which were found on Monday, after Netanyahu said the delay in the release constituted a violation of the Gaza ceasefire.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM, DARCIE GRUNBLATT
A Red Cross vehicle transports the bodies of hostages who were held in Gaza since the deadly October 7, 2023, attack, after they were handed over by Hamas militants as part of a ceasefire and a hostage-prisoner swap deal between Hamas and Israel, in Gaza City, October 15, 2025.

Israeli, Palestinian UN envoys spar as Mansour accuses Israel of seeking ceasefire collapse

In addition to accusations of ceasefire noncompliance in Gaza, Mansour also alleged Israel has exercised policies "aimed at undermining the PA politically, financially, and militarily."

NOVEMBER 25, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Permanent Observer for the State of Palestine to the United Nations, Riyad Mansour, addresses a Security Council meeting at the United Nations headquarters in New York City, US, March 18, 2025.