The article explores the complex and shadowy fate of Khalil Dawas, a Palestinian suspected of collaborating with Israel, who was killed and identified among bodies exchanged after a Gaza ceasefire. It highlights the tense dynamics of Palestinian communities, Israeli intelligence tactics, and the stigma faced by alleged collaborators, emphasizing the secrecy and betrayal that surround such cases.
On December 29, 2025, Trump and Netanyahu met at Mar-a-Lago to discuss the Gaza ceasefire, with Trump emphasizing rapid disarmament of Hamas and support for Netanyahu, while also addressing issues like Iran's missile activities, US-Venezuela operations, and Ukraine-Russia tensions. The meeting highlighted strong US-Israel relations, Trump's support for Netanyahu's pardon, and ongoing regional security concerns.
Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu discussed five major issues including Gaza reconstruction, which Trump believes will start 'pretty soon,' amid ongoing Middle East tensions and geopolitical developments, while also addressing other topics like Venezuela, Iran, and the Gaza ceasefire.
U.S. President Trump is set to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to discuss the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire, regional security concerns including Iran and Hezbollah, and the potential establishment of a transitional governance in Gaza, amid stalled peace efforts and ongoing tensions in Lebanon and Iran.
Since the Gaza ceasefire, Hamas has been consolidating power through rebuilding efforts, military reorganization, and public relations, while Israel faces strategic choices amid ongoing tensions and international involvement led by the US, with obstacles including disarmament, multinational force deployment, and governance structure.
Christmas in Bethlehem has been revived this year with renewed festivities and hope following a ceasefire in Gaza, bringing joy and economic relief to the city after years of conflict and hardship, despite ongoing tensions in the region.
The White House privately reprimanded Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu for violating the Gaza ceasefire by killing a Hamas commander without US consultation, amid rising tensions over regional policies and efforts to expand the Abraham Accords.
One month into the Gaza ceasefire, Israel has violated the agreement at least 282 times through attacks, killing over 242 Palestinians and injuring more than 622, while aid delivery remains significantly below agreed levels, and Hamas has released some captives but many bodies remain unreturned, highlighting ongoing tensions and violations.
U.S. mediators, including Jared Kushner, are working with Israel and Hamas to advance a Gaza ceasefire, focusing on resolving a standoff over around 200 Hamas fighters trapped in tunnels, while discussions also cover disarmament, demilitarization, and the deployment of an international stabilization force. The situation remains tense with ongoing clashes and mutual accusations of truce violations.
Israel confirmed Hamas returned the body of Tanzanian hostage Joshua Mollel, who was killed during the October 2023 attack in Gaza. This follows a US-brokered ceasefire deal that required Hamas to return all deceased hostages, with ongoing efforts to recover the remaining bodies amid delays and ongoing conflict.
The article discusses the complexities of maintaining peace in Gaza following a ceasefire negotiated with Trump's involvement, emphasizing that lasting peace requires ongoing U.S. engagement and influence, especially given Trump's unique leverage over Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and regional leaders. It highlights the fragile nature of the ceasefire, the importance of sustained diplomatic pressure, and the challenges Trump faces in ensuring long-term peace in the region.
Israel and Hamas have exchanged bodies as part of a fragile Gaza ceasefire, with Hamas handing over the remains of three Israeli soldiers and Israel returning 270 Palestinian bodies, amid ongoing tensions and challenges in identifying remains and implementing the ceasefire agreement.
Since the Gaza ceasefire was signed last month, Israel has continued to violate the agreement through air strikes, shootings, incursions, and border closures, resulting in civilian casualties, destruction, and delays in aid and prisoner exchanges, despite Palestinian claims of compliance.
The Gaza ceasefire is collapsing as Israel resumes airstrikes, undermining efforts for peace and highlighting ongoing Israeli-Palestinian tensions, with Israel consolidating control and the US supporting aggressive policies.
The fragile ceasefire in Gaza has been temporarily disrupted by Israeli airstrikes but has been restored after Israel halted strikes, with international leaders expressing confidence that the truce will hold despite recent violence and tensions over hostage recovery and military actions.
