A growing rift has reportedly emerged between U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the future of Gaza. Netanyahu has rejected proposals involving an Israeli troop withdrawal and Hamas disarmament, raising fresh doubts over ceasefire negotiations and the prospects for a lasting peace. The disagreement highlights deep divisions over the next phase of the Gaza conflict and regional security.

Benjamin Netanyahu Refuses to Withdraw Troops from Gaza, Rejects Hamas Disarmament Proposal

Despite ongoing ceasefire efforts, a lasting peace in Gaza remains elusive. Israel has expanded its military presence to more than half of the Gaza Strip while remaining cautious about any agreement with Hamas, raising fresh concerns over the future of the conflict and regional stability.


Israel wary of Hamas deal, occupies more than half of Gaza

Fresh Israeli airstrikes have struck multiple locations across the Gaza Strip, killing at least two people and injuring 10 others, even as hopes rise for a new ceasefire agreement.

According to reports, an Israeli strike hit a house in the Nuseirat refugee camp after evacuation warnings were issued. Additional strikes in Deir al-Balah also resulted in casualties. Meanwhile, families across Gaza continue searching for loved ones who remain missing amid the ongoing conflict.

The attacks come as U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Hamas has agreed to hand over its weapons to a Palestinian governing committee as part of a proposed second phase of the Gaza ceasefire. Trump said Israel was "very happy" with the agreement and described it as a major diplomatic breakthrough.

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US President Donald Trump has claimed that the Board of Peace has reached an agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza. The announcement comes amid ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the conflict and restoring stability in the region.


Reports: Israel rejects disarmament plan

Trump: Israel to withdraw from Gaza Strip

US President Donald Trump has claimed that the Board of Peace has reached an agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza. The announcement comes amid ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the conflict and restoring stability in the region.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack fundamentally changed Israel's security doctrine. Israel now insists on maintaining buffer zones inside Gaza, southern Lebanon, and parts of Syria, arguing they are essential to prevent future attacks. While Israeli leaders say the policy is about national security, critics accuse Israel of prolonged military occupation and violating neighboring countries' sovereignty.

Israel says October 7 changed everything, Netanyahu defends buffer zones in Gaza, Lebanon & Syria

After nearly 20 years in charge, Hamas has announced it will dissolve its governing body in Gaza. The Palestinian movement says it’s making way for a technocratic committee to handle civilian administration in the territory. This comes months after the October ceasefire with Israel, and while Hamas has said before it’s ready to step back from day-to-day rule, the bigger question of disarmament is still on the table.

Israel-Gaza war: Hamas dissolves Gaza governing body after 20 years

After nearly 20 years in charge, Hamas has announced it will dissolve its governing body in Gaza. The Palestinian movement says it’s making way for a technocratic committee to handle civilian administration in the territory. This comes months after the October ceasefire with Israel, and while Hamas has said before it’s ready to step back from day-to-day rule, the bigger question of disarmament is still on the table.


Hamas dissolves Gaza governing body after 20 years 

One thousand days after the October 7, 2023 attack, families of victims gathered to remember their loved ones and renew calls for an independent inquiry into the events surrounding the tragedy. The attack, which claimed 1,195 lives, remains one of the most consequential moments in the region's recent history.


Families of victims mark 1000 days, demand independent inquiry 

The ongoing West Asia conflict is expected to have serious economic consequences for Pakistan, with inflation projected to rise sharply to nearly 17%. Surging global oil prices, disrupted supply chains, and currency pressure are likely to worsen the country’s already fragile economic situation.

As energy import costs climb, essential goods and fuel prices could see a significant increase, impacting households and businesses alike. Economists warn that external shocks from geopolitical tensions are amplifying domestic vulnerabilities.

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The Israeli military on Saturday (May 16, 2026) confirmed that Ezzedine Al-Haddad, chief of Hamas' armed wing, was killed in an air strike in Gaza the day before.


Israel Unleashes Airstrikes Across Gaza City Killing Hamas Armed Wing Chief in the Operation

Izz al-Din al-Haddad was one of the longest-serving commanders in Hamas and played a central role in Hamas’s terrorist rule over the Gaza Strip. He was one of the last senior commanders who directed the planning and execution of the October 7 massacre and the management of combat operations.

Hamas chief who replaced Mohd Sinwar and helped plan Oct. 7 attacks killed, says Israel

A report on sexual atrocities committed by Hamas on October 7 reveals unspeakable horrors. Survivors and others who witnessed the acts and saw the dead bodies have described in detail what unfolded on the day. They say the terrorists seem to have taken something and were acting like animals.

New report on October 7 Hamas attack describes depraved acts, families forced into sexual acts with each other

#Gravitas From Israel to Gaza, the cost of war has left childhoods shattered.  A generation is growing up under the shadow of trauma, fear, and psychological collapse.


Israel-Hamas War Linked to Mental Health Struggles Among Kids

Palestinians cast ballots in the Gaza Strip for the first time since 2006 and in the West Bank for the first time since the war in 2023, with Hamas being banned and Fatah dominating much of the electorate list.

Palestinians vote in West Bank for first time since 2023, Gaza since 2006

US and Hamas hold first direct talks in Cairo. Disarmament, ceasefire commitments, and Gaza reconstruction remain key points of contention.

US-Hamas hold first direct talks in Cairo, Hamas pushes Israel for implementing ceasefire commitments

At least 10 people have been killed in fresh Israeli strikes across Gaza Strip, including children as young as three. A 14-year-old was also killed in a separate attack in Jabalia, while a strike on a police vehicle in Gaza City left several dead and others critically injured. As the violence intensifies, reports suggest Hamas has rejected a proposed disarmament plan, further complicating hopes for de-escalation.


Israel-Hamas War: At Least 10 Killed In Israeli Strikes In Gaza

Trump's board of peace sets a 'deadline' for Hamas to disarm.
The board is also set to meet the Hamas delegation 'soon'.

Trump Board of Peace Sets 'Deadline' For Hamas To Disarm

Israel is moving ahead with efforts to rebuild border communities devastated during the Gaza conflict, aiming to restore civilian life and strengthen security infrastructure along the frontier. At the same time, reports suggest that Hamas is quietly working to regroup and rearm inside Gaza, raising concerns about renewed tensions and the possibility of future escalation.


Israel Rebuilds Border Communities As Hamas Quietly Rearms Near Gaza

Hamas is reportedly setting up parallel administrative structures in Gaza to maintain influence and prepare for post-war governance. The move signals its intent to retain control amid uncertainty over who will rule the territory after the conflict ends.


Hamas builds Shadow Government in Gaza, moves to control post-Gaza war

Hamas has been accused of placing military personnel in civilian administrative roles, according to newly surfaced documents. The reports also suggest the group intends to retain control over Gaza despite ongoing conflict and international pressure. The revelations have sparked fresh debate over governance, security concerns, and the future political landscape of Gaza amid the prolonged crisis in the region.


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Benjamin Netanyahu Refuses to Withdraw Troops from Gaza, Rejects Hamas Disarmament Proposal

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Reports: Israel rejects disarmament plan

Trump: Israel to withdraw from Gaza Strip

Trump: Israel to withdraw from Gaza Strip

Israel says October 7 changed everything, Netanyahu defends buffer zones in Gaza, Lebanon & Syria

Israel-Gaza war: Hamas dissolves Gaza governing body after 20 years

Hamas dissolves Gaza governing body after 20 years

Families of victims mark 1000 days, demand independent inquiry

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Israel Unleashes Airstrikes Across Gaza City Killing Hamas Armed Wing Chief in the Operation

Israel Unleashes Airstrikes Across Gaza City Killing Hamas Armed Wing Chief in the Operation

Hamas chief who replaced Mohd Sinwar and helped plan Oct. 7 attacks, killed: IDF

New report on Oct 7 describes depraved acts, families forced into sexual acts

Israel-Hamas War Linked to Mental Health Struggles Among Kids

Palestinians vote in West Bank for first time since 2023, Gaza since 2006

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