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Board of Peace to unveil $5 billion in Gaza reconstruction, Trump says

The pledges will be formally announced when board members gather in Washington on Thursday for their first meeting, the US president said in a social media post.

Germany

German Bundestag chief visits Gaza Strip under Israeli military escort

The Federal Foreign Office and the German embassy in Tel Aviv expressed security concerns and explicitly advised against entering the Gaza Strip, according to reports.

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Podcast: Israel opens Rafah crossing: What does this mean for Gaza?

Buses have been slowly bringing Palestinians in and out of the Gaza Strip through the Rafah border crossing, which had been closed since May 2024. What does this mean for the Israel–Hamas ceasefire plan?

Gaza

At least 24 killed in Gaza as Israel and Hamas trade accusations

Israeli strikes across the Strip resulted in the deaths of at least 24 people, according to health officials, as both sides accuse each other of violating the ceasefire.

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Gaza residents return to Khan Younis after Rafah reopens

Palestinians began returning to Khan Younis via the reopened Rafah crossing, but only a few crossed as aid stayed blocked and many remained stranded.

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Emotional reunions at Rafah as Palestinians cross Gaza-Egypt border

Emotional reunions in Gaza as Rafah crossing partially reopens, allowing limited medical evacuations and family returns after months of pressure.

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Gaza-Egypt Rafah crossing reopens to limited traffic after long closure

The Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopened on 2 February 2026, after nearly two years, allowing limited humanitarian aid and enabling Palestinians to return.

Gaza

Israel reopens Rafah border crossing with Egypt for limited traffic

Officials say up to 50 Palestinians are allowed to cross daily on both sides, in addition to 50 patients seeking medical attention.

Gaza

Israeli strikes kill at least 29 people in Gaza, hospital sources say

The strikes hit locations in northern and southern Gaza, including an apartment building and a police station in Gaza City and a tent in Khan Younis, officials at hospitals that received the bodies said.

Gaza

Gaza's border crossing with Egypt to open on Sunday, Israel says

Although Gaza has four other border crossings, the rest are shared with Israel and only Rafah links the territory with another country.

Gaza

Trump says Hamas set to disarm as Gaza peace deal moves forward

The US said last week that it was moving into the next phase of the ceasefire plan that includes rebuilding Gaza and establishing the group of Palestinian experts that will administer daily affairs.

Kazakhstan

Israel and Kazakhstan sign visa-free agreement in tourism boost

Israel and Kazakhstan plan to exempt its citizens from touristic visa requirements, marking a new step in strengthening bilateral relations.

Croatia

Croatia will not join Trump's 'Board of Peace,' prime minister says

Trump said last week he expects more than 50 countries to join, in what appears to challenge the United Nations Security Council's traditional role in international conflict resolution.

Europe News

EU Plans investment conference in Jordan in April

Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will visit Amman as the EU attempts to use economic diplomacy to foster prosperity in stable areas of the Middle East.

Gaza

Remains of final hostage in Gaza have been recovered, Israel says

Israel and Hamas had been under pressure from ceasefire mediators including Washington to move into the second phase of the US-brokered truce, which took effect on 10 October.

Gaza

Israel to partially reopen Rafah crossing if body of hostage is found

Israel agreed to reopen Gaza's Rafah crossing with Egypt for pedestrian passage only once the body of Israeli soldier Ran Gvili is found.

Gaza

Israeli strikes kill at least 11 people including three journalists

Israel's military said it had spotted suspects who were operating a drone that posed a threat to its troops.

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Aid groups warn of life-threatening conditions in Gaza due to fuel crisis

In Khan Younis, residents burn rubbish for heat due to fuel scarcity, with aid groups warning of risks to children from the harsh winter conditions.

Norway

Norway will not participate in Trump's 'Board of Peace,' officials say

Trump's Board of Peace was originally conceived to oversee the rebuilding of Gaza, but according to its charter the scope does not appear to limit its role to the Palestinian territory.

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What is Trump's 'Board of Peace' and would it have real power?

A leaked charter suggests Trump's "Board of Peace" aims to have a worldwide mandate. International law experts say its power would be limited.