Trump begins the next stage of the U.S.-facilitated Israel-Hamas peace initiative, establishing a new ‘Board of Peace’

Trump Launches Second Phase of Peace Plan On January 16, 2026, President Donald Trump, alongside Special Envoy for the Middle East Steve Witkoff, unveiled the second phase of the U.S.-backed Hamas-Israel peace initiative. This phase aims to transition from a ceasefire to postwar governance. However, there’s skepticism about whether the prerequisites for the first phase, […]
Trump envoy reveals second phase strategy to resolve Israel-Hamas conflict, cautions Hamas

New Phase in Israel-Hamas Peace Plan Announced A U.S. envoy revealed on Wednesday that the second phase of a plan aimed at ending the conflict between Israel and Hamas has commenced. This phase focuses on forming a temporary, technocratic Palestinian government in Gaza. According to Witkoff, the U.S. anticipates Hamas will meet its obligations, including […]
Turkey, Qatar, and Egypt gather in Cairo for the second phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire

Continued Talks on Israeli-Hamas Ceasefire in Cairo Officials from Türkiye, Qatar, and Egypt gathered in Cairo on Wednesday to discuss the next steps in the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. The meeting involved the intelligence heads of Türkiye and Egypt, as well as Qatar’s prime minister. During their discussions, they reached a consensus on […]
Trump guarantees that nothing will endanger the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement after recent violence, stating, “Hamas is a very small part of peace in the Middle East.”

Escalating Tensions in Gaza Recently, President Donald Trump expressed confidence that “nothing” would endanger the cease-fire agreement between Hamas and Israel, claiming it remains secure despite recent Israeli airstrikes and the death of an Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) soldier. The president’s comments seemed to follow a series of Israeli airstrikes targeting Gaza. The Israeli military […]
Rubio dismisses UNRWA’s involvement in Gaza aid delivery during the Israel-Hamas ceasefire.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticized the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) during his visit to Israel, which coincided with Vice President J.D. Vance’s departure for Washington. When asked if UNRWA would facilitate humanitarian aid to Gaza, Rubio stated, “UNRWA has no role in that,” asserting […]
Trump facilitates Israel-Hamas truce, now focuses on Ukraine issue

Progress in Middle East and Ukraine Peace Efforts President Donald Trump kicked off the week by making significant strides toward a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. By the week’s end, he was already looking ahead at the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. On Monday, President Trump conferred with Israeli lawmakers in Congress. He then traveled […]
Kai Trump feels pride in his grandfather following the Israel-Hamas ceasefire.

Trump’s Role in Recent Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Praised Last week, President Donald Trump facilitated a significant ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, earning widespread acclaim. One of the notable endorsements came from his granddaughter, Kai Trump. In a discussion with Fox News Digital, she expressed her pride in her grandfather’s efforts to help resolve the conflict. “I’m […]
Top advisers to Trump assert there have been no breaches of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire.

Senior advisers to the Trump administration expressed on Wednesday night that they had not observed any breaches of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, urging patience as efforts to recover the bodies of hostages exceeded the initial 72-hour deadline. Two top U.S. advisers, speaking anonymously, updated reporters on the status of President Trump’s 20-point peace […]
Trump and Others ‘Deserve Significant Recognition’ for Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Agreement

Former President Bill Clinton expressed gratitude in a post on X regarding the cease-fire agreement facilitated by President Donald Trump and his administration between Israel and Hamas. Clinton commented on the “horrific” events following the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, highlighting the significant human toll. He found the situation difficult to watch and hard […]
Ilhan Omar does not give Trump credit for the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement

Ilhan Omar on Ceasefire, Resists Credit for Trump Rep. Ilhan Omar, a Democrat from Minnesota, declined to acknowledge President Donald Trump’s role in achieving a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas during an event on Tuesday. She expressed gratitude for the cessation of violence but refrained from attributing the success to the president. When a Minnesota […]