For a movement that built its legitimacy around what it called resistance, giving up its weapons is not just a tactical concession, it is an existential unraveling.

The alternative, Ambassador Michael Waltz bluntly told diplomats, was to watch the cease-fire between Israel and Hamas give way to a return to war.

Amit Segal, a prominent Israeli right-wing commentator, envisions the future of the Gaza Strip.

Mahmoud Abbas, the president of the Palestinian Authority, clarified a succession plan after more than two decades in control. He said if he vacated his role, his deputy would rule for a short period until elections could be held.

Cuando se le preguntó cómo iban a persuadir a Hamás para que se desarmara, el vicepresidente se negó a dar detalles. “Seguiremos trabajando en eso”, dijo.

Vice President JD Vance said recent visits by top American officials were to monitor the cease-fire, but not “in the sense of, you know, you monitor a toddler.”

The Trump peace plan calls for an international security force in the Gaza Strip, but countries that might send troops are wary of danger, an unclear mission and being seen as occupiers.

Francesca Albanese’s provocative allegations have made her a villain to some and a hero to others.

The war might have ended, one lawyer argues, but the occupation remains.

Message to Trump: As hard as Stage 1 was for Gaza peace, you have not even seen hard yet.