Trump’s Gaza peace plan in tatters after Netanyahu rejects draft terms for disarming Hamas The US president had said that Israel was happy with the proposal but Netanyahu insisted it had not been signed off The Independent UK · Aug 5
"Not our draft": Netanyahu rejects Trump's Gaza plan, disagrees to withdraw until "Hamas is completely disarmed" Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a US proposal for Gaza disarmament. He stated Israeli forces will not withdraw until Hamas is completely disarmed. Netanyahu confirmed Israel submitted its own reservations to the US administration. The Board of Peace also confirmed IDF withdrawal beyond the Yellow Line is conditional. The Economic Times · Aug 5
Netanyahu rejects Gaza withdrawal until Hamas disarms Benjamin Netanyahu has pushed back against a US-backed Gaza deal, saying Israel will not withdraw from the territory until Hamas has completely disarmed, despite Washington's efforts to advance a ceasefire. Euronews · Aug 4
Mass funeral held in Gaza for victims of 2023 Israeli strike Remains of 112 victims, including 40 children, recovered from rubble more than two years after residential block was destroyed The Guardian - UK · Aug 4
Gaza mass funeral for 112 Palestinians, including dozens of children, recovered from 2023 strike The remains of 112 Palestinians, including dozens of women and children from the same extended family, were recovered from the rubble of their homes in Gaza City nearly three years after an Israeli strike, according to Gaza's Civil Defence. The Times of India · Aug 4
Qatar says whole region engaged in stopping war escalation, but no direct talks yet Qatar says US-Iran mediation is at an advanced stage, but no direct talks are expected at the moment, as Doha calls for the return to free navigation through Hormuz. Qatar urges pressure on Israel to fully implement the Gaza roadmap. Euronews · Aug 4
Palestinians hold mass funeral for 112 bodies finally recovered from a 2023 Gaza strike Palestinians have gathered for a mass funeral in Gaza for over 100 bodies finally recovered from an Israeli strike in the earliest weeks of the war in 2023 The Independent UK · Aug 4
Rubio hopes US can reach Hormuz deal with Iran ‘very shortly’ as officials say progress has been made – as it happened US secretary of state comments come after treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, said Washington could reach a deal ‘by tomorrow’ The Guardian - UK · Aug 4
Netanyahu stays silent on Gaza peace plan four days after it was announced by Trump Last year’s ceasefire let Israeli forces retain control of 53% of Gaza before withdrawing, but Israel has expanded to 60-70%, according to officials The Independent UK · Aug 4
'Hamas must be disarmed': Netanyahu acknowledges differences with Trump over Gaza framework Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has openly recognized the existing rifts with U.S. President Donald Trump. He emphasized that for any reconstruction efforts in Gaza to commence, Hamas needs to be completely disarmed. Furthermore, the Board of Peace has declared that Israeli forces will maintain their position and not retreat… The Times of India · Aug 4
Board of Peace envoy meets with Netanyahu on Gaza disarmament deal, urges halt to strikes A peace official met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss a new disarmament deal. The agreement aims for complete weapon decommissioning and a transition to civilian governance. The official also urged Israel to halt its military strikes in the Gaza Strip. Hamas stated commitment to the ceasefire agreement's… The Economic Times · Aug 4
Even if Hamas disarms, the challenge in Gaza will be accountability The reported agreement by Hamas to a “complete disarmament” has renewed speculation about what a future beyond war might look like for Gaza. It has also left many unanswered questions. The Conversation · Aug 3
Neo-Nazi rally abhorrent but legally grey, top cop says Police could not lawfully stop a neo-Nazi rally outside NSW parliament despite its explicit aims, a royal commission probing anti-Semitism has been told. AAP · Aug 3
The Economic Times · Aug 3 After deadly day, Gazans say Trump's touting of plan jars with grim reality Palestinians in Gaza feel disconnected from a peace deal amid escalating Israeli strikes. Intensifying Israeli actions have shattered hopes for progress on the ground. Israeli forces have expanded their control over Gaza, displacing residents. Hamas insists Israel halt attacks before implementing any agreement. Gazans demand concrete actions over discussions for…
International Business Times · Aug 3 Israel Appears To Be Ramping Up Strikes In Gaza. Hamas Warns It Can Derail Disarmament Deal Board of Peace Gaza envoy Nickolay Mladenov lamented recent Israeli strikes in the enclave, saying his team is working to de-escalate the situation.
The Economic Times · Aug 3 Israel conveys 'concerns' to US on Gaza plan and keeps striking Israel conveyed concerns to the United States regarding a Gaza war end plan. The Israeli government maintained strikes in the Palestinian territory while expressing its views. Hamas announced it would surrender weapons under the proposed framework. Israel's prime minister seeks more concrete disarmament by Hamas for any lasting arrangement. This…
The Conversation · Aug 3 How Israeli conduct in the West Bank could derail Donald Trump’s latest peace plan for Gaza Hamas’s agreement to US president Donald Trump’s disarmament roadmap is welcome news. It potentially unlocks the stalemate that has kept 2 million Gazans living in catastrophic conditions since the ceasefire was announced more than nine months ago.
France 24 · Aug 3 Trump's Board of Peace reassures Israel after objections on Gaza pullout plan US President Donald Trump's postwar transition body The Board of Peace on Monday assured Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Israel's withdrawal would only begin after Hamas's complete disarmament, following objections. Israel had objected to the board's Thursday text that called for a phased withdrawal within the territory and the immediate…
The Independent UK · Aug 3 Iran-US war latest: Trump says Tehran has ‘last chance’ to make deal and Strait of Hormuz could open tomorrow Trump said the agreement would include reopening the Strait of Hormuz and address Iran’s nuclear program
The Guardian - US · Aug 2 Trump backs down on Iran strikes in expectation of ‘rapidly’ reaching a deal US president claims delay is also in response to requests from Iran and other countries in the region
The Independent UK · Aug 2 Israel says it has serious concerns with Hamas disarmament deal Israel has shared serious security concerns with the White House about a proposed disarmament deal with Hamas
The Economic Times · Aug 2 Israeli strikes kill 15 in Gaza, minister says no deal to halt attacks Israeli airstrikes killed at least thirteen Palestinians in Gaza on Sunday. This occurred despite President Donald Trump announcing a breakthrough in ceasefire efforts. Israeli officials expressed skepticism about Hamas disarming, while Hamas accused Israel of escalating attacks. The roadmap for implementing the agreement requires Israel to halt attacks and withdraw…
The Economic Times · Aug 2 Israel says it has serious concerns with the White House about Hamas disarmament deal Israel shared serious security concerns with the White House about the Hamas disarmament deal. Intelligence suggests Hamas continues to rearm and rebuild its military capabilities. Israel will not withdraw forces from Gaza before Hamas truly disarms. The proposed deal involves phased weapon surrender and Israeli troop withdrawal. Hamas disarming remains…
The Independent UK · Aug 2 Iran-US war live: Trump says there ‘will be a deal on Hormuz’ as peace talks to resume today Trump said the agreement would include reopening the Strait of Hormuz and address Iran’s nuclear program