Gaza
Israel's Opposition hits 61 seat majority for first time in months - poll
The opposition had been standing at 60 seats, at the cusp of a majority, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition remained at 50 seats. The Arab parties, meanwhile, stand at 10 seats.
Resignations hit Canadian gallery after rejecting Nan Goldin acquisition over antisemitism claims
The cost of risk: Why Israel’s security voice must outweigh Davos technocrats - editorial
Editor's Notes: Who is Yakir Gabay, the billionaire on Trump's Gaza Board of Peace?
EU can work with Peace Board if it focuses on Gaza, Kallas says
"We want to work for peace in the Middle East, and we want this board of peace to be limited to the UN Security Council resolution as it was foreseen," Kallas said.
Investment, amnesty, withdrawal: US outlines Gaza demilitarization plan led by NCAG - explainer
A US-backed blueprint for Gaza’s future lays out a tightly sequenced plan to dismantle armed groups, link reconstruction to verified disarmament, and enable a phased IDF withdrawal
Israeli film Butcher's Stain receives an Oscar nomination in Best Live Action Short category
Butcher’s Stain has already won a Silver Medal in the Narrative category at the 2025 Student Academy Awards, an important achievement for a filmmaker at the beginning of his career.
Will Donald Trump's Hamas disarmament endgame make Israel safer? - analysis
The great game has begun for Israel, Hamas, the US, Qatar, Turkey, and others to try to reframe the future of Gaza conflict and the Middle East.
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.
