Donald Trump's Gaza deal

Qatar, Egypt, Turkey condemn Israeli military action in Gaza, say it undermines path to peace

On Friday US President Donald Trump announced that the Board of Peace had reached an agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and all other armed groups in Gaza.

The  inaugural Board of Peace meeting at the U.S. Institute of Peace in Washington, DC, US, February 19, 2026.
Displaced Palestinian children play in water as they shelter at a school on a hot day, in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, July 1, 2026.

Bereaved, hostage families demand emigration option for Gazans before letting int'l force enter

Palestinian militant group Hamas fighters secure an area before handing over two Israeli hostages to a Red Cross team in Khan Yunis.

Exiled Palestinian official walks back Jared Kushner ceasefire claim as Israeli strikes hit Gaza

IDF SOLDIERS operating in the Gaza Strip.

Trump's Gaza plan balances between IDF's operational freedom, US's diplomatic efforts - analysis


Hamas distributing personal weapons to operatives to avoid total disarmament amid BoP deal - report

A Palestinian source said Hamas is distributing rifles to individuals under the guise of personal firearms, while insisting it will not disarm despite the Board of Peace agreement.

Gunmen stand guard at the funeral of Marwan Issa, a senior Hamas deputy military commander who was killed in an Israeli airstrike during the conflict between Israel and Hamas, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in the central Gaza Strip, February 7, 2025.

From Hamas disarmament to governance in Gaza, the five challenges of the new Gaza plan - analysis

Hamas’s pledge to disarm could advance Trump’s Gaza plan, but verification, Israeli withdrawal, governance and regional tensions remain major hurdles.

Children play as displaced Palestinians shelter at a tent camp, in Gaza City, July 31, 2026.

Two-week ceasefire intended to allow Hamas disarmament, launch peace deal, sources tell 'Post'

There is currently a two-week ceasefire to finalize the details of the process. However, if Hamas does not begin the process, this will be considered a violation of and an end to the ceasefire. 

Israeli forces from the Kfir Brigade operate along the Yellow Line near Khan Yunis, in southern Gaza, December 2025

Full text: The Board of Peace roadmap for the implementation of Trump's Gaza peace plan

The Board of Peace on Friday released the full text of a roadmap for completing the implementation of US President Donald Trump's comprehensive peace plan in Gaza. 

The  inaugural Board of Peace meeting at the U.S. Institute of Peace in Washington, DC, US, February 19, 2026.

Gazan int'l force would restrict IDF operations, enabling Hamas to recover, security officials warn

Israel's security cabinet approved legal immunity for an international stabilization force ahead of its deployment to parts of the Gaza Strip, despite objections from security officials.

IDF soldiers operate in the Khan Yunis area of the Gaza Strip, February 1, 2026.

Officials warn deployment of ISF could strengthen Hamas, restrict IDF operations in Gaza

Israeli defense officials warn that an international stabilization force could restrict IDF operations, strengthen Hamas, and erode Israel’s military achievements.

IDF destroys four Hamas tunnels in Gaza over weekend, April 14, 2026.

From Washington to Vance: The risks of America's Middle East entanglements - opinion

The “situation” of Washington’s day is no more. Yet, in another sense, its leaders and politicians keep managing not to avoid unfortunate entanglements.

US Vice President JD Vance speaks on Joe Rogan's podcast, published July 15, 2026.

Hamas dissolution of Gaza government is a trick to keep weapons, expert warns

"The bottom line is that this is pulling the wool over everyone's eyes. There is nothing real here, especially for us," says Dr. Moshe Elad.

A woman walks past a mural depicting football player Lamine Yamal waving a Palestinian flag during the Catalans' title parade, painted by Palestinian artists on the rubble of buildings destroyed during the war, at Shati (Beach) refugee camp in Gaza City on May 13, 2026.

Palestinian officials slam decision to end UNRWA's role in Gaza as 'politically motivated'

'We'll do everything to preserve UNRWA,' officials told the Post, describing the Board of Peace's decision as 'driven by the Israeli right wing, which seeks to destroy the Palestinian cause.'

A boy sits outside the entrance to an UNRWA building complex in Gaza City.

Gaza war could have ended a year earlier, achieved more Hamas disarmament, ex-hostage chief says

An overlong war led to huge unnecessary losses in fallen soldiers and the death of up to 40 hostages, former lead hostage negotiations coordinator Maj.-Gen. (res.) Nitzan Alon said.

Former lead hostage negotiations coordinator Maj.-Gen. (res.) Nitzan Alon speaks at the Reichman University Conference, Herzliya, July 1, 2026.