Gaza
Barcelona police arrest Chinese businessman for financing Hamas through his beauty shop
The man is accused of sending Hamas 600,000 Euros (some $710,000) in crypto-assets to finance their terror operations, the police said in a statement.
Ran Gvili's return: Israel did not 'win,' it negotiated and paid a price - opinion
Middle Israel: Entering the post-war political era - opinion
Israel to reopen Rafah Crossing to civilians, coordinate with Egypt, EU, PA on security
Some 25 Israelis indicted for spying for Iran in 2025, Shin Bet reveals
In a separate arena, the Shin Bet reported that 130 Israeli-Arabs were indicted for terror-related offenses, while 219 were arrested.
Canadian Jews support war in Gaza, condemn settlement expansion, Diaspora survey finds
The 2025 Survey of Canadian Jews found that a majority of Canadian Jews (53%) oppose settlement expansion in the West Bank and Gaza.
Rafah crossing to open next week amid search for Ran Gvili's remains, Gaza officials say
"I am pleased to announce the Rafah crossing will open next week in both directions. For Palestinians in Gaza, Rafah is more than a gate. It is a lifeline and symbol of opportunity," Shaath said.
Jared Kushner unveils $25 billion plan to transform Gaza into economic hub by 2035
The Board of Peace estimates that more than $25 billion will be needed to develop modern utilities and public services.
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.
IDF Menashe Brigade reservist dies from wounds sustained in Gaza fighting
The IDF said that Master Sergeant (res.) Asael Babad, 38, was severely injured during combat in Rafah on October 19 of last year.
No second phase without the return of Ran Gvili's remains - editorial
The return of fallen hostages is not a secondary issue to be postponed; it is a core obligation. Israel and the US should not allow themselves to be trapped in that pattern again.
What is Trump's Board of Peace and who has joined so far? - explainer
Trump first proposed the board last September when he announced his plan to end the Gaza war. He later said the board's remit would be expanded beyond Gaza to tackle other conflicts worldwide.
Israel’s calculated bet on Trump’s Board of Peace - analysis
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel would accept Trump’s invitation to join, but did not say whether Jerusalem would pay the $1 billion fee required to become a founding member.
Trump says Hamas must give up weapons in next few weeks or be 'blown away'
"If they don't do it, they'll be blown away very quickly. They'll be blown away," Trump said at an aside during Davos.
