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US President Donald Trump launched Board of Peace at Davos to oversee the Gaza ceasefire, pitching it as a global alternative to the UN. While 59 countries have joined, major allies have declined amid concerns over its mandate

At Davos, Donald Trump seeks to launch a “Board of Peace,” expanding from a Gaza ceasefire body into a forum. Allies are skeptical, some decline participation, while others weigh joining amid controversy over mandate, membership, and implications for United Nations

In Gaza, the “yellow line” established under the October ceasefire has become a deadly zone for civilians. While intended as a buffer between Israeli troops and Palestinians, its shifting and poorly marked boundaries have led to at least 77 deaths from gunfire near the line, including children and teenagers

Tensions flared in Gaza as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered immediate military strikes following what he called a ceasefire violation by Hamas. The militant group had returned remains of a hostage but withheld another body after Israel’s announcement of renewed attacks.

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz ordered the IDF to draft plans to resume a Gaza offensive if Hamas fails to demilitarise and return all hostage remains, warning that Israel — with U.S. coordination — would act to defeat Hamas and dismantle its infrastructure.

Egypt, the US, Turkey, and Qatar on Monday signed a document supporting the Gaza ceasefire deal at a summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, marking a key step toward ending the conflict and paving the way for humanitarian aid and reconstruction.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel’s military campaign “is not over,” despite a ceasefire with Hamas that has paused two years of conflict and paved the way for hostage and prisoner exchanges.

Israel readies to receive the last 20 living hostages from Gaza under a breakthrough ceasefire, while Palestinians await prisoner releases. The exchange, brokered with U.S. involvement, marks a major step toward ending two years of devastating war.

A US-brokered ceasefire took effect in Gaza, allowing thousands of displaced Palestinians to return to their devastated homes. Israel confirmed plans to release the remaining hostages, while the UN prepares to resume large-scale humanitarian aid deliveries beginning Sunday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the agreement on the first phase of US President Donald Trump’s West Asia peace plan, under which Israel and Hamas agreed to pause fighting in Gaza. Modi praised Israeli PM Netanyahu’s leadership and hoped the deal would bring lasting peace.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the Gaza ceasefire deal brokered by the US, saying it offers a path to a two-state solution. He urged all parties to honour the agreement and ensure humanitarian access, calling the peace effort a “momentous opportunity.”

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu hailed US President Donald Trump for his “sacred mission” in brokering the Gaza ceasefire deal with Hamas. Calling it a “great day for Israel,” Netanyahu said the agreement would bring home all hostages and pave the way for peace.

US President Donald Trump said Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a Gaza peace plan, which includes hostage release and Israeli troop withdrawal. Mediators from Egypt, Qatar and Turkey helped broker the deal after indirect talks in Sharm el-Sheikh.

PM Modi welcomed reports of progress in Gaza hostage talks, praising Donald Trump’s peace initiative and reiterating India’s support for a lasting resolution. Hamas has indicated readiness to release hostages, with Trump warning of consequences if no deal is signed.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed US President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan, calling it a viable pathway to lasting peace and development for Palestinians, Israelis, and the wider region. Modi urged all stakeholders to unite behind the initiative to end conflict.

US President Donald Trump said Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir “100 per cent” support his Gaza peace plan, unveiled with Israeli PM Netanyahu. The proposal, welcomed by Arab and Muslim nations, calls for ceasefire, hostage release and Gaza’s reconstruction.

Protesters across Israel launched a nationwide strike demanding a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages, intensifying pressure on Prime Minister Netanyahu. Demonstrations coincided with Israeli airstrikes in Yemen and preparations for a Gaza invasion, as humanitarian conditions worsened

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called the situation in Gaza "horrific," as casualties rise, services collapse, and agencies warn of famine, fuel shortages, and displacement, urging immediate ceasefire and humanitarian access.

As Trump and Netanyahu celebrate joint strikes on Iran, their Washington meeting is overshadowed by Israel’s prolonged Gaza war. Trump seeks a ceasefire to unlock broader Middle East peace, but political obstacles and unresolved hostage issues cloud any breakthrough

Donald Trump announced Israel's agreement to a 60-day Gaza ceasefire proposal mediated by Qatar, involving hostage exchanges and talks on post-war governance. While similar deals have failed, shifting regional dynamics and U.S. leverage may create a new opportunity for peace