Arab states back Egypt’s $53 billion Gaza plan, ‘technocratic’ administration

The plan, which additionally calls for the UN to consider sending peacekeepers to the Palestinian enclave, could face obstacles from Israel and Hamas.

Palestine

Live Updates

Arab summit adopts Egypt’s alternative plan to Trump’s Gaza takeover: What to know

Arab states adopted an Egyptian plan calling for a “technocratic" committee to administer the Gaza Strip under the umbrella of the Palestinian Authority as part of a broader two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Egypt

Palestinian-Israeli documentary, Iranian film win at Oscars: What to know

Two films from the Middle East won Oscars at Sunday's Academy Awards, highlighting the growing reputation of the region's film industry at a time of ongoing tensions and crises.

Palestine

Analysis

Inside Egypt's Arab summit plan to use leverage to thwart Trump’s Gaza plan

Cairo is coordinating with Arab League member states to forge a united front and support for its plan to counter the US president's vision of taking over Gaza.

By Shahira Amin

Analysis

With Trump losing interest, Israel likely to buy time, extend phase one of deal

As US envoy Steve Witkoff shifts focus to Russia and Ukraine, the Israel-Hamas deal faces mounting hurdles ahead of phase 2 this Saturday, making it more likely to extend current status-quo.

By Ben Caspit

In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense

Gaza’s fragile calm teeters as Israel balks at full pullout

Israel and Hamas face a Saturday deadline to implement the next phase of the ceasefire, which includes the full withdrawal of Israeli troops and the release of the remaining hostages.

Israel

Analysis

Could Israel's West Bank operation lead to annexation long sought by right?

The Israeli military is currently operating in West Bank Area A, which under the Oslo Accords should be administered fully by the Palestinian Authority.

By Rina Bassist

In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs

Trump’s AI Gaza video elicits mockery from Middle East social media users

The US president’s video depicting a future Gaza under American authority was widely shared on Arabic and Hebrew social media, with many Palestinian users criticizing it.

Palestine

Israel FM holds rare EU meeting as divisions on PA’s role in Gaza persist

Israel and the European Union are keen on relaunching dialogue, but divergences are almost irreconcilable, especially concerning the possible participation of the Palestinian Authority in the future management of Gaza.

Israel

In first since 2002, Israel sends tanks to occupied West Bank as 40,000 Palestinians flee

Israel has stepped up its raids in West Bank towns and cities over the weekend in an apparent response to bus bombings near Tel Aviv last week.

Palestine

3 buses explode near Tel Aviv in suspected ‘terror attack’: What to know

Israel’s defense minister said they would boost operations in the West Bank in response to the explosions.

Israel

World Bank puts Gaza reconstruction cost at $52B as Arab leaders mull plan

The World Bank has estimated that damage to physical structures alone will take around $30 billion to address, with housing accounting for 53% of the damage.

Palestine