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At White House Hanukkah party, Trump says ‘Jewish lobby’ no longer most powerful

US president says many in Congress now ‘hate Israel,’ falsely claims twice he got all hostages out of Gaza; Miriam Adelson pledges $250m...

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Jacob Magid

Six countries have committed to joining Trump’s Board of Peace, say officials

US expects leaders of Egypt, Qatar, UAE, UK, Italy, Germany to sit on top panel overseeing Strip’s rebuild, but similar commitments to join ISF...

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Jacob Magid

Palestinians protest PA prisoner payment reform in sign of implementation after snag

Rallies staged in several West Bank cities over shift to stipends based on financial need instead of time served; Israel presents EU with dossier...

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Jacob Magid

Food security improving since Gaza truce, but challenges abound — top UN aid official

WFP’s deputy chief says other sectors struggling due to IDF restrictions on dual-use items, urges Israel to increase entry of commercial goods...

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Jacob Magid

Sissi not planning to meet PM and won’t without changes in conduct toward Egypt – official

Official says unresolved disputes over Gaza, Rafah Crossing and security make summit with Netanyahu unlikely despite interest from Jerusalem,...

13.12.2025 80

Jacob Magid

Not in time for Christmas: Trump delays Gaza peace board unveiling to early 2026

US officials hoped president could announce transition to 2nd phase of peace plan before end of year, but insistence on having foreign force disarm...

11.12.2025 70

Jacob Magid

Israel released detained Palestinian-American teen after Kushner intervened — sources

Involvement of Trump’s son-in-law comes after he opened communication channel with Abbas deputy to thank PA for helping motion endorsing US Gaza...

11.12.2025 70

Jacob Magid

Was US premature in thinking Azerbaijan will join International Stabilization Force in Gaza?

US highlighted Azerbaijan and Indonesia as likely ISF contributors, though Azeri official indicates Baku has many of the same conditions preventing...

10.12.2025 50

Jacob Magid

Hamas source to ToI: We’ll hold talks on disarming, but we can’t be forced to give up guns

In rare engagement with Israeli media, source in terror group argues weapons are used to ‘liberate’ Palestinians from Israeli rule, and...

09.12.2025 10

Jacob Magid

Qatari PM says he won’t write a check to rebuild what Israel destroyed in Gaza

In onstage interview with Tucker Carlson, Al Thani claims some people are putting in ‘a lot of effort to sabotage the relationship between Qatar...

07.12.2025 40

Jacob Magid

Turkish, Egyptian FMs say Israel breaching ceasefire daily; Ankara urges US to step in

At Doha diplomatic meet, Fidan says Indonesia, Azerbaijan, others want to see Ankara join international force despite Israeli veto; Abdelatty urges...

07.12.2025 50

Jacob Magid

Senior Saudi diplomat: It’s Israel, not PA , that most needs reform to secure peace

Manal Radwan says Palestinian Authority is already working on reforms, but Israeli government opposes two-state solution, incites against...

07.12.2025 70

Jacob Magid

Qatari PM: Gaza truce can’t be considered ceasefire until Israel leaves the Strip

Also speaking at Doha Forum, Turkish foreign minister says disarmament of Hamas should only come after deployment of international force, which Egypt...

06.12.2025 40

Jacob Magid

Syria’s Sharaa slams Israel for ‘exporting’ conflict to region to hide Gaza ‘massacres’

President who ousted Assad says Israel ‘in a fight against ghosts’ as he decries IDF operations in Syria, acknowledges...

06.12.2025 50

Jacob Magid

The day after that never came: How time ran out on Blinken’s plan for postwar Gaza

Top Biden diplomat’s proposal sought to end the war while reviving the Saudi normalization talks derailed on Oct. 7. But he couldn’t get...

05.12.2025 20

Jacob Magid

ToI reveals: US and Saudis reached understandings on Palestinian component of normalization before Oct. 7

On eve of Hamas attack, Blinken was scheduled to visit Israel to discuss document compiled with Riyadh that detailed relatively minor concessions PM...

05.12.2025 40

Jacob Magid

US seeking to declare transition to phase 2 of its Gaza plan in coming weeks — official

Trump expected to name members of boards to manage postwar Gaza and the nations that will staff security force, though announcement hinges on Hamas...

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Jacob Magid

Trump says next phase of his Gaza plan will soon commence amid concern it’s stalling

2 weeks after passage of UN Security Council resolution that was supposed to build on ceasefire, president insists second phase pertaining to postwar...

04.12.2025 70

Jacob Magid

US shelved sanctions on PA leaders after Abbas fired minister over prisoner payments

Ramallah believes quick firing of minister convinced Washington that Palestinian Authority is serious about implementation of reform to end...

04.12.2025 30

Jacob Magid

US backs Israel’s right to defend itself after IDF strike on Hezbollah army chief

White House spokeswoman says she didn’t speak to Trump about specific killing of Haytham Ali Tabatabai, but he supports Israeli right ‘to...

25.11.2025 60

Jacob Magid

Trump launches process aimed at potentially sanctioning Muslim Brotherhood

President orders cabinet members to present a report within 30 days on whether he should designate Brotherhood chapters in countries like Jordan,...

25.11.2025 50

Jacob Magid

Gaza Humanitarian Foundation announces end of operations in Strip after 5 months

Head of controversial aid distributor says group aimed to produce new approach for handing out aid, claims ceasefire oversight mechanism to adopt...

24.11.2025 20

Jacob Magid

Trump hosts captives he helped free from Gaza: ‘You’re not hostages anymore, you’re heroes’

Group includes 17 of the 20 hostages released last month; ex-captives thank US president, urge him to continue pressuring Hamas to return the...

21.11.2025 70

Jacob Magid

Huckabee denounces settler violence as ‘terrorism,’ but says it’s not representative

US ambassador also notes Israeli condemnations of string of attacks, as more incidents and arrests take place

20.11.2025 20

Jacob Magid

Buoyed by Trump, Marwan Barghouti’s wife presses Israel to free terror convict for peace

After her husband was passed over for release last month, Fadwa Barghouti says in 1st-ever interview with Israeli press that his ability to unify...

19.11.2025 30

Jacob Magid

Witkoff to meet again with senior Hamas leader for talks on Gaza ceasefire — diplomat

While the terror group has shown no interest in disarming, Trump envoy is likely to raise demand during meeting with Khalil al-Hayya, as US works to...

19.11.2025 40

Jacob Magid

MBS tells Trump he wants to join Abraham Accords, but path to Palestinian state crucial

Trump admits he didn’t get commitment from Saudi crown prince during Oval Office meet, but says they had a good talk about it, plans to sell...

19.11.2025 80

Jacob Magid

UN Security Council backs resolution endorsing Trump plan and foreign Gaza force

US manages to rally international community around 20-point proposal, but still faces uphill battle convincing countries to contribute troops to...

18.11.2025 80

Jacob Magid

Trump says Saudis will get F-35s, bucking Israeli hope he’d condition sale on peace

US president makes announcement day before MBS arrives in DC to meet him; Trump still expected to raise Abraham Accords, but Saudi Arabia sticking to...

18.11.2025 40

Jacob Magid

US says its plan for postwar management of Gaza offers pathway to Palestinian statehood

Statement backed by regional powers urges UN to approve resolution on forming stabilization force; Witkoff said planning to meet soon with Hamas...

15.11.2025 20

Jacob Magid

Trump to host recently freed hostages at White House on Nov. 20

All 20 living hostages released last month were invited along with family members; contrary to earlier reporting, the former captives will fly...

14.11.2025 10

Jacob Magid

US proposal at UN for Gaza stabilization force faces pusback from Russia, China and Arabs

US calls on Security Council to back its plan, warns ‘attempts to sow discord’ will have ‘grave, tangible and entirely avoidable...

14.11.2025 50

Jacob Magid

Rubio ‘optimistic’ as US advances new UN resolution to establish foreign force in Gaza

Top US diplomat says proposed mission ‘shouldn’t be a fighting force,’ calls for parties to hold up ‘commitments’ on...

13.11.2025 60

Jacob Magid

Rubio says ‘there’s some concern’ West Bank violence could undermine Gaza ceasefire

US secretary of state hails Herzog and IDF for condemning latest spate of settler violence, in rare comments from an American official on unchecked...

13.11.2025 50

Jacob Magid

Resigning as minister, Dermer says gov’t will be remembered for both Oct. 7 and its response

Netanyahu’s closest aide announces he’s stepping down as strategic affairs minister in letter lauding the PM: ‘In our darkest hour,...

12.11.2025 60

Jacob Magid

France says it will help draft constitution for Palestinian state as Abbas visits Paris

Macron says PA leader presented first draft, adds France to audit authority to ensure end of ‘pay-to-slay’ system; Abbas: Ramallah...

12.11.2025 10

Jacob Magid

Abbas fires his finance minister over illicit payments to Palestinian prisoners — sources

Palestinian official tells ToI cabinet shuffle highlights Ramallah’s commitment to implement reform ending ‘pay-to-slay,’ while...

11.11.2025 10

Jacob Magid

US sidelining Israel on decision-making at Gaza ceasefire HQ, official says

Israeli liaison unit relegated to contractor role in Gaza aid; US includes entirety of Trump’s 20-point peace plan in UN resolution establishing...

08.11.2025 80

Jacob Magid

Vance says Kazakhstan joining Abraham Accords gives initiative ‘momentum’

Trump says signing ceremony to be announced shortly and that more countries will be normalizing ties with Israel * 100 Democratic lawmakers urge...

07.11.2025 70

Jacob Magid

Kazakhstan, which already has relations with Israel, to join Abraham Accords

Post-Soviet state in Central Asia will be fifth country to sign, in bid to build momentum for normalization framework with Israel, though measure is...

07.11.2025 20

Jacob Magid

Witkoff says Hamas officials told him and Kushner that terror group would disarm

US special envoy confirms US pushing Israel to allow Hamas fighters holed up under Rafah to hand over their weapons in exchange for amnesty, calls it...

07.11.2025 40

Jacob Magid

Israeli envoy in DC to take on larger role as Dermer set to step down as minister — sources

Dermer to remain active as PM’s special envoy tasked with expanding Abraham Accords, while Yechiel Leiter to be given more responsibility for...

06.11.2025 50

Jacob Magid

US envoy seeks to rally support for resolution establishing postwar Gaza security force

Mike Waltz meets with counterparts on Security Council and representatives from key Mideastern governments, including PA, which aims to increase...

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Jacob Magid

US pressures Israel to allow safe passage for 100 to 200 Hamas operatives in Rafah

Netanyahu opposes proposal; Israeli officials say slain hostage Lt. Hadar Goldin’s body may be in southern Gaza tunnels, though the IDF reports...

06.11.2025 60

Jacob Magid

Turkey, Muslim allies demand Palestinian self-rule in Gaza following Istanbul summit

Turkish foreign minister also says International Stabilization Force must be backed up by a UN mandate; Israel wary of letting Turkey have a role in...

04.11.2025 50

Jacob Magid

With ceasefire in place, US renews plea for Israel to allow foreign press into Gaza

US official acknowledges issue isn’t at top of administration’s priorities, indicating pressure isn’t overwhelming, though Trump...

04.11.2025 60

Jacob Magid

Trump: US will ‘be involved’ in Netanyahu trial ‘to help him out’; PM being ‘mistreated’

US president claims Hamas will be ‘taken out immediately’ if it doesn’t disarm, asserts Saudi Arabia isn’t serious about...

03.11.2025 40

Jacob Magid

US looks to build ‘new Gaza’ on half of Strip under IDF control, but faces pushback

Plan to build half a dozen residential regions on eastern side of Yellow Line for up to 1 million people receives chilly reception from some potential...

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Jacob Magid

PA premier says Ramallah best placed to lead postwar Gaza, despite Israeli obstacles

Mohammad Mustafa says West Bank-based body is committed to seeing reforms through, insists PA offers the best chance for stability in the Strip

01.11.2025 60

Jacob Magid

Vance tells anti-Israel student Trump secured Gaza deal by using ‘leverage’ on Jerusalem

VP’s comments undercut Netanyahu’s assertion that Israel remains sovereign regarding Gaza decisions; exchange highlights animosity toward...

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At White House Hanukkah party, Trump says ‘Jewish lobby’ no longer most powerful

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Palestinians protest PA prisoner payment reform in sign of implementation after snag

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Food security improving since Gaza truce, but challenges abound — top UN aid official

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Sissi not planning to meet PM and won’t without changes in conduct toward Egypt – official

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Not in time for Christmas: Trump delays Gaza peace board unveiling to early 2026

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Israel released detained Palestinian-American teen after Kushner intervened — sources

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Was US premature in thinking Azerbaijan will join International Stabilization Force in Gaza?

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Hamas source to ToI: We’ll hold talks on disarming, but we can’t be forced to give up guns

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Qatari PM says he won’t write a check to rebuild what Israel destroyed in Gaza

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Turkish, Egyptian FMs say Israel breaching ceasefire daily; Ankara urges US to step in

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Senior Saudi diplomat: It’s Israel, not PA , that most needs reform to secure peace

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Qatari PM: Gaza truce can’t be considered ceasefire until Israel leaves the Strip

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Syria’s Sharaa slams Israel for ‘exporting’ conflict to region to hide Gaza ‘massacres’

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The day after that never came: How time ran out on Blinken’s plan for postwar Gaza

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ToI reveals: US and Saudis reached understandings on Palestinian component of normalization before Oct. 7

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US seeking to declare transition to phase 2 of its Gaza plan in coming weeks — official

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Trump says next phase of his Gaza plan will soon commence amid concern it’s stalling

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US shelved sanctions on PA leaders after Abbas fired minister over prisoner payments

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US backs Israel’s right to defend itself after IDF strike on Hezbollah army chief

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Trump launches process aimed at potentially sanctioning Muslim Brotherhood

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Gaza Humanitarian Foundation announces end of operations in Strip after 5 months

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Trump hosts captives he helped free from Gaza: ‘You’re not hostages anymore, you’re heroes’

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Huckabee denounces settler violence as ‘terrorism,’ but says it’s not representative

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Buoyed by Trump, Marwan Barghouti’s wife presses Israel to free terror convict for peace

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Witkoff to meet again with senior Hamas leader for talks on Gaza ceasefire — diplomat

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MBS tells Trump he wants to join Abraham Accords, but path to Palestinian state crucial

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UN Security Council backs resolution endorsing Trump plan and foreign Gaza force

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Trump says Saudis will get F-35s, bucking Israeli hope he’d condition sale on peace

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US says its plan for postwar management of Gaza offers pathway to Palestinian statehood

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Trump to host recently freed hostages at White House on Nov. 20

Jacob Magid

US proposal at UN for Gaza stabilization force faces pusback from Russia, China and Arabs

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Rubio ‘optimistic’ as US advances new UN resolution to establish foreign force in Gaza

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Rubio says ‘there’s some concern’ West Bank violence could undermine Gaza ceasefire

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Resigning as minister, Dermer says gov’t will be remembered for both Oct. 7 and its response

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France says it will help draft constitution for Palestinian state as Abbas visits Paris

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Abbas fires his finance minister over illicit payments to Palestinian prisoners — sources

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US sidelining Israel on decision-making at Gaza ceasefire HQ, official says

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Vance says Kazakhstan joining Abraham Accords gives initiative ‘momentum’