UK wants to see ‘full reopening’ of Rafah crossing, minister says Hamish Falconer called for the passage of both people and materials after Israel announced a limited reopening of the crossing. Evening Standard · Jan 26
Exclusive: Trump says Hamas helped find last hostage, now must disarm "Nobody believed we would bring back all the hostages." Axios · Jan 26
The Rafah crossing is Gaza's lifeline to the world and could open soon Palestinians are eagerly awaiting the reopening of the Rafah border crossing, Gaza’s lifeline to the outside world The Independent UK · Jan 26
‘No more hostages in Gaza’: IDF recovers last captive held by Hamas; remains repatriated to Israel The Israeli military has recovered the remains of Ran Gvili, the last hostage held in Gaza, confirming all abductees have been returned to Israel. Prime Minister Netanyahu hailed this as an extraordinary achievement, fulfilling a promise to bring everyone back. Hamas stated the discovery confirms their commitment to the ceasefire… The Times of India · Jan 26
Remains of final Gaza hostage Ran Gvili have been recovered, Israel says Israel and Hamas had been under pressure from ceasefire mediators including Washington to move into the second phase of the US-brokered truce, which took effect on 10 October. Euronews · Jan 26
Israeli troops scour Gaza cemetery for remains of final hostage as Rafah crossing remains closed Israeli troops are searching a Gaza cemetery for the body of the last hostage, Ran Gvili The Independent UK · Jan 26
Israel agrees to partially reopen Gaza's Rafah crossing if body of hostage is found Israel agreed to reopen Gaza's Rafah crossing with Egypt for pedestrian passage only once the body of Israeli soldier Ran Gvili is found. Euronews · Jan 26
Israel launches large scale military operation to locate last hostage in Gaza The return of all remaining hostages, alive or dead, has been a central part of the first phase of the ceasefire that took effect on Oct. 10 The Independent UK · Jan 25
Scoop: Netanyahu rejects WH request for Israel president to attend Board of Peace ceremony Israel's absence created the impression that it is not 100% on board. Axios · Jan 24
Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ is a symbol of the president’s own isolation after his Davos debacle NEWS ANALYSIS: Trump’s new ersatz United Nations is made up of Trump’s favorite friends because he’s alienated America’s allies. Andrew Feinberg explains the president’s pay-to-play peace club The Independent UK · Jan 23
ICC arrest warrant sends Netanyahu into hiding as he skips the Davos World Economic Forum over Gaza war crimes Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu skipped attendance at the 2026 World Economic Forum and Trump’s Board of Peace meeting at Davos. Why? He knew he wouldn’t make it past the airport. The Mary Sue · Jan 22
The Guardian view on Trump’s Board of Peace: an international body in service to one man’s ego Editorial: It was supposed to give Gaza a future, but the US president is using it to attack the UN, international law and multilateralism The Guardian - UK · Jan 22
‘Very serious red flags’ with Trump’s Board of Peace – Irish deputy premier ‘Anything Putin is considering joining with the word peace in it does not sit well,’ Simon Harris said on Thursday. Evening Standard · Jan 22
Trump releases bizarre plans for ‘New Gaza’ featuring luxury apartments and coastal tourism Gaza will be a ‘beautiful piece of property’, says Donald Trump as images unveiled at the signing of the president’s ‘board of peace’ in Davos The Independent UK · Jan 22
The Guardian - US · Jan 22 Trump news at a glance: at Davos, president rambles, backs down and touts ‘future deal’ on Greenland Trump told Davos attendees the US won’t use military force to take Greenland but demanded ‘immediate negotiations’ – key US politics stories from Wednesday 21 January at a glance
The Mary Sue · Jan 21 ‘Extraordinary absurdity’: Guess who just agreed to join Trump’s Board of Peace to rebuild Gaza? The man who destroyed Gaza On Wednesday, Israel’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu accepted Donald Trump’s invitation to join the so-called “Board of Peace” for rebuilding Gaza. The announcement was delivered with straight-faced seriousness by Netanyahu’s office on X. At this point, we can’t help but ask, are these people even hearing themselves?
International Business Times UK · Jan 21 Benjamin Netanyahu Joins Donald Trump's Board Of Peace Amid Regional Reconstruction Row Netanyahu reverses course to join Trump's Board of Peace despite earlier fury over Turkey's inclusion, as phase two of Gaza's ceasefire faces mounting obstacles including Hamas weapons refusal and Israeli security control demands.
The Independent UK · Jan 21 Netanyahu agrees to join Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza despite war crimes arrest warrant Israel has previously objected to the membership of the board
The Guardian - UK · Jan 21 Netanyahu to join Trump ‘board of peace’ despite previous objections Israeli prime minister accepts position on US-proposed body with initial remit to oversee Gaza ceasefire
The Independent UK · Jan 21 Who has joined Trump’s board of peace – and what power will it have? Trump seems to envision the ‘board of peace’ with a far broader scope beyond Gaza
Euronews · Jan 21 Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu accepts invitation to join Trump's 'Board of Peace' The board was originally envisioned as a small group of world leaders overseeing the Gaza ceasefire plan but appears to have changed into a body tasked with solving conflicts more broadly.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 21 Criticism of Benjamin Netanyahu may be an offence under Australia’s new hate speech laws, Greens claim Anthony Albanese and Tony Burke say the laws are needed to protect Australians – particularly the Jewish community
The Independent UK · Jan 21 Israel's Netanyahu agrees to join Trump’s Board of Peace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel says he's agreed to join Trump’s Board of Peace
International Business Times UK · Jan 20 Donald Trump Accepts Nobel Peace Prize Medal From Venezuelan Leader But Struggles With Name Donald Trump accepts a Nobel Peace Prize medal from Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado during a White House meeting but appears to struggle to recall her name while speaking to reporters.
The Conversation · Jan 20 Should Australia join Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’? Here are 5 key points to consider US President Donald Trump has announced the formation of his “Board of Peace”, inaugurating the second phase of his 20-point peace plan for Gaza.